as many

Idioms  

1. The same number of. For example, He changed jobs four times in as many years means he changed jobs four times in four years. [c. 1400]

2. as many as . A phrase used to qualify the meaning of many as a very large number, depending on what follows it. For example, You can take as many pens as you need . [Late 1300s] Also see as ... as ; as much as .

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Example Sentences

But if AI-related uncertainty returns—as many investors expect it will—these sectors are likely to regain their appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Figures joins a small group of businesses rebuking the idea that influencer marketing is all about reaching as many people as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hyphen's Beukes says that while the firm is committed to employing as many Namibians as possible, the prioritising of local jobs and contracts will not happen overnight.

From BBC

"But they’re not interested in that because, in the end, their aim is to have as many users as possible on their platform," he said.

From Barron's

European airlines will be able to withstand the shock in the short term as many purchase fuel at fixed prices for several months in advance.

From Barron's