not many

idiom

: only a few
Not many people showed up.

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His method books are unique in that there are not many banjo instructional materials written by Black people. Essence, 29 May 2025 There’s not many people that can do all those things and also eat these scorching-hot chicken wings. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025 For New Yorkers, not many local spots beat Montauk. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 25 May 2025 To tell a story from Season 1 all the way to Season 4, not many actors get that opportunity in shows these days. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for not many

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“Not many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20many. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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