be tantamount
Example Sentences
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With the latest round of tariff increases, Kiel found, exporters have not cut prices to maintain sales,” which would be tantamount to their paying the tariff costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
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
The World Health Organization said the evacuation “could be tantamount to a death sentence” for the more than 2,000 patients in northern hospitals.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
He said that the young man had not, to the best of his knowledge, signed a non-disclosure agreement with ITV, which would be tantamount to the broadcaster buying his silence.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023
But they were both older and wiser coyotes and knew that even if I did not somehow intervene, coming under the mare to take the rabbit would be tantamount to committing suicide.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
