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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Remote workers in Glassdoor’s report ranked their career opportunities lower than their in-person peers, as many employers prioritize in-office staff for promotions — suggesting that being fully remote could also hurt career growth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
As workers use AI-powered tools to generate code, words and other content, some executives have said they don’t need as many employees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
"The overriding priority is to rescue as many people as possible while urgently providing life-saving health care to the injured," said Ciro Ugarte, emergencies director for PAHO, the UN health agency's Americas regional branch.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Instead, she's been making as many meals as possible using her air fryer.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Just as many other young people ignore some of their parents’ advice, Joylette participated anyhow, though she didn’t tell me everything until later.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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