as many as
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—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
As many as 60 students competed for the prize.
They lost by as many as 20 points.
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Mining sites are generally located in remote areas and can run 24x7 with some sites having as many as 150 large haulage trucks.
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His lessons could attract as many as 500, from all over the country.
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Attendance ranges from 50 to as many as 200 worshipers.
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In some recent years, as many as 75% of those petitioning for that visa came from India, from where Ramaswamy's parents immigrated.
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
His lessons could attract as many as 500, from all over the country.
—Laura Carney, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Attendance ranges from 50 to as many as 200 worshipers.
—Sarah Hurtes, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
In some recent years, as many as 75% of those petitioning for that visa came from India, from where Ramaswamy's parents immigrated.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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“As many as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20many%20as. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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