amount

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Even if direct cooling water use by data centers triples by 2030, it would amount to about a tenth of what the U.S. golf industry uses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

If officials don’t reduce the rate, Arizona could face penalties of $195.4 million in two years, which is more than double the amount it pays to operate the program.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Last month, Levi’s said the Middle East represented less than 1% of its total business, and that the amount of product it got via the Strait of Hormuz was “very, very minor.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The mother is suing the district for negligence and premises liability and seeking damages in an amount to be determined at trial for medical bills, emotional distress and other relief deemed proper by the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

If, on the other hand, the trade went against Cornwall Capital, they were required to post the amount they were down, daily.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis