however much
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"When I went to the shops, I didn't know how much things cost. I'd put the money out on my hand and let the shopkeeper take however much it was."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Politically, however, much higher fuel prices would be unacceptable for the Kremlin.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Until now, however, much less was known about what happens inside the neurons targeted by these drugs.
From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026
In this case—and however much it may displease conspiracy theorists—there is no mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Yet Harry could not help himself talking to Ginny, laughing with her, walking back from practice with her; however much his conscience ached, he found himself wondering how best to get her on her own.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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