# From event_data, return event_type and COUNT(*) AS total grouped by event_type

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Domain: SQL · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

From event_data, return event_type and COUNT(*) AS total grouped by event_type. Only include event_types with 5 or more events. Order by total DESC, event_type.

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