amount to

Example Sentences

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That positivity will still amount to cautious optimism for most of the Tartan Army.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The 5% redemption in the second quarter will amount to about $2.2 billion based on the fund’s net asset value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Panish said Braun’s math would amount to $340 a day in terms of the boys’ lives, and he was seeking about $430 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I asked if she worried that Pratt’s agenda would amount to punishing 70,000 people for the actions of a much smaller number, like the man who had terrorized her.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Auntie Gemma says, “If you add the amount to what you’ve already saved, you should have enough for the county. We held an emergency family meeting and everyone gave what they could.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio