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that many

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: as many as stated
I wanted a dozen, but they didn't have that many.

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Over time, alcoholic alternatives like wine coolers entered the marketplace and current trends indicate that many young adults drink less than previous generations. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 Tanning is a rare art form that many people don’t know. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025 Quick victories that many observers expected from the big guys – Russia and the Myanmar military – quickly evaporated as the little guys – Ukraine and the Myanmar rebels – used drones to level the playing field. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 The consequence is that many commercial talc formulations contain detectable levels of asbestos and have done so for many years. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for that many

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“That many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20many. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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