that many

phrase

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

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Since the late 1950s, the government recognized that many common ingredients in foods, such as spices and vinegar, were widely consumed and understood to be safe for consumption. ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 In the early days of the war, the jail became so overcrowded with Ukrainian prisoners that many inmates had to sleep in shifts, or even take turns standing up. Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 With the fall festivals gearing up for launch and studios locking in their year-end release plans, a handful of high-profile titles that many had penciled into the 2026 awards conversation are not likely to drop this year. Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 Historically, farmland has offered characteristics that many long-term investors value, including income generation, low historical correlation with stocks and bonds and exposure to one of the world's most fundamental industries. Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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