not many

idiom

: only a few
Not many people showed up.

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And not many people could blame them. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026 The game was boring with its lack of offense, the result never being in doubt, and really not many memorable plays. Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 At this point, there are clues, but not many details. Todd Miyazawa, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026 The New York Yankees are running it back, and not many fans are happy about it. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not many

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“Not many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20many. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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