be tantamount to
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Another said removal would be tantamount to an admission of wrongdoing and that not all tattooed subgroups actually engage in misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024
Accepting such an offer would be tantamount to admitting defeat, which he regarded as an unacceptable outcome—both for his army and, very likely, his continued political rule in the Kremlin.
From Slate • Aug. 21, 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
“Such a prohibition would be tantamount to a complete ban of aerial discharges of retardant.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023
This would be tantamount to retiring from public life.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
