as many
Idioms-
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]
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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 .
Example Sentences
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But the head coach will not get the much-needed time on the training ground with his squad, as many go on international duty.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
In the case of Kelce, aka Mr. Taylor Swift, the scheme ended this week, as many schemes do, in federal court.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The group warned that while globally the number of documented killings had gone down from 146 in 2024 to 128 in 2025, its numbers were probably an underestimate as many cases went unreported.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“I think it’s imperative to have a pulse on as many aspects of the organization as possible.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But, sadly for Abel, not nearly as many as frightened Americans seemed to think.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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