so many
Idioms-
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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"But as we all know, talent is only the start of his career, you need so many other things. Macca is a great example of mentality and that is something you need to have a career at this level."
From BBC
So many problems not yet solved will match with tons of untapped human potential just begging to be unleashed, creating things not yet thought of.
"I think because of the depth and breadth across so many sports and disciplines, it shows that we are not a one-trick pony," said UK Sport's director of performance Kate Baker.
From BBC
East of Columbus, Ohio, where New Albany has become another data-center hot spot, community development director Jennifer Chrysler last year gave so many presentations to out-of-town peers that it strained her small staff.
We’d never taken so many pictures and videos before.
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