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as much as

Also, however much, much as . Even though, no matter how much, as in As much as I hate to, I must stay home tonight , or However much it hurts, you ought to admit you were wrong , or Much as Karen would love to see us, she can't get out of her prior commitment . [Late 1500s]
The same quantity as. As with as many (def. 2), the meaning of much as a large amount here is qualified by what follows. For example, Please help yourself to as much of the meant as you want indicates whatever amount you wish. [Late 1100s]
Also, so much as . In effect, nearly the same as, as in Mom as much as told Jane she couldn't go , or The clerk so much as accused the customer of shoplifting . These expressions intensify the meaning of the verb and indicate that the action is unexpected. [Late 1300s]

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The jury had heard one of his accusers told police he "hated" the abuse, which would happen as much as two to three times per week, but said he "could do nothing about it", adding "I was frightened and young".

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With a housing crisis, increasing job insecurity and an ageing population, Chinese people are simply not spending as much as their government would like.

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Meanwhile, the NDP lost about as much as the Liberals gained, which makes sense, considering the now-unclear future of the party.

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“It gave people more space in terms of moving around. It also gives them a sense that they’re able to browse, they’re able to take in things at their own rhythm and to almost be in dialogue with themselves as much as they’re in dialogue with us.”

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That’s because the event is about inspiring others as much as it is creating a safe space for self-expression.

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