not many
phrase
: only a few
Not many people showed up.
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That makes Smith one of the most important figures in South Florida sports that not many people have necessarily heard of.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
There’s suddenly a lot of pressure on Guerin to find some pieces despite not many being clearly available.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
There’s suddenly a lot of pressure on Guerin to find some pieces despite not many being clearly available.
—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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