be tantamount to

Example Sentences

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Even though it would be tantamount to saying I broke the law for family reasons, it would require his testimony.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

Connolly feared any ruling that suggested evidence was mishandled in the original trial would be tantamount to a finding of misconduct against him, according to his filing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

“Such a prohibition would be tantamount to a complete ban of aerial discharges of retardant.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Prosecutors acknowledged a 25-year sentence would be higher than sentencing guidelines suggest and that a consecutive sentence would be tantamount to a life sentence.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

This would be tantamount to retiring from public life.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis