that many

idiom

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

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This context helps explain why a throwback year like 2016 has become synonymous—not for a desire to turn back the clock, but for a longing to reclaim variation, balance, and psychological space that many feel has been lost. Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 These are features that many theoretical models do not expect to coexist. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026 The weather service said that many areas will receive a foot of snow, and that extreme and record-breaking cold may spread in certain areas. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 The good news is that many grocery stores have plastic bag recycling drop-off bins near the front, such as at customer service. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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