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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The venue can hold as many as 65,000 people for concerts.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
There were as many as 200 on scene, a law enforcement source told The Times, from agencies including the California Highway Patrol, Orange County Sheriff’s Department and police departments from Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Irvine.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
There were as many as 200 on scene, a law enforcement source told The Times, from agencies including the California Highway Patrol, Orange County Sheriff’s Department and police departments from Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Irvine.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
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“As many as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20many%20as. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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