so many
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Such a large number, as in There were so many guests that we didn't have enough chairs . [First half of 1200s]
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An unspecified number, as in There allegedly are so many shrimp per pound, but of course the exact number depends on their size and weight . [First half of 1500s]
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Forming a group, as in The reporters turned on the speaker like so many tigers let loose . [c. 1600]
Example Sentences
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While it was an off-the-cuff comment, in so many ways, the moment captured a sentiment in Silicon Valley these days when it comes to the fierce and confusing debate between AI accelerationists and doomers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
We are still to hear from Earl Spencer himself about why he has written this book now, so many years later.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“It’s so important for investors and advisers to do their homework, because there are so many different flavors of these even in this very young space,” Evens said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
But it’s not just the time necessary for executing—it’s the mental load of considering so many little details, just for the keeping of your own body.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
It was filled with icy splinters, so many I couldn't see through my goggles.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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