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[b7lake]

#1-(1)They will not give up pressuring him to release three journalists.
(2)They will not give up on pressuring him to release three journalists.
Which one is correct?

#2-(1)How big is your family?
(2)How many are there in your family?
(3)How many members do you have in your family?
Which sentence is most commonly used?

Thanks for your help!

[Bob S.]

#1: People use both, but (1) is better, simpler.

#2: Colloquially, (1).