as many as
idiom
—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 attack, which was coordinated by a reconnaissance drone, reportedly killed dozens, causing as many as 100 casualties.
Donetsk region.
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Katya Soldak, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Bridges finished with 35 points, Ball posted a 25-point night and Mark Williams added a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds — but Golden State pulled away throughout the fourth quarter, ballooning its lead to as many as 19 points.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
And in January, another recall was issued for as many as 696,281 vehicles due to a glitch in the tire pressure monitoring system, which may not alert drivers to underinflated tires, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
But the Heat took control in the fourth, leading by as many as 26.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Katya Soldak, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Bridges finished with 35 points, Ball posted a 25-point night and Mark Williams added a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds — but Golden State pulled away throughout the fourth quarter, ballooning its lead to as many as 19 points.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
And in January, another recall was issued for as many as 696,281 vehicles due to a glitch in the tire pressure monitoring system, which may not alert drivers to underinflated tires, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
But the Heat took control in the fourth, leading by as many as 26.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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“As many as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20many%20as. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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