that many

idiom

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

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Ice Makers Lucyk adds that many people crave dedicated ice makers in the kitchen, which comes as no surpirse given the popularity of countertop nugget ice machines in recent years. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026 The fact is that many Americans see fashion, and even clothing itself, as an inexcusable indulgence. Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026 Harold Cunningham / Getty Images A witness named Alexis, 18, who saw the fire from outside Le Constellation, told local media that many people inside had tried to break through the windows, according to British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mail. Haley Ott, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026 Showrunner Graham Yost promised that many questions are set to be answered, such as the origin of the Pez dispenser and the dirty bomb, while also stating that this season sets up an important location that plays a role in the fourth and final season. Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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