so many

Such a large number, as in There were so many guests that we didn't have enough chairs . [First half of 1200s]
An unspecified number, as in There allegedly are so many shrimp per pound, but of course the exact number depends on their size and weight . [First half of 1500s]
Forming a group, as in The reporters turned on the speaker like so many tigers let loose . [c. 1600]

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There are so many Iowans who were promised to see their life if they lived where they wanted to, where they grew up, and worked at the local factory.

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We are losing so many of them so fast.

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“As it stands now, to get to 53, there would be some really good players that would have to not be on the 53. … It’s in a really good place right now because so many have been added or trained themselves to be in ascending place.”

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Why do Red Bull lodge so many protests?

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That was a fair victory for us, like so many they had in the past.

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