running total

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The final tally for Monday’s set exceeded Christie’s expectations, topping $630.8 million and bringing the running total for Newhouse’s estate to more than $1 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It seemed innocuous enough, with a running total of revenues from a couple of seasons in the 1970s.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

It added an estimated $520,000, bringing its running total to $19.3 million.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2024

“We do not do that with any leagues. No one is keeping a running total because if you are, you’re not picking the best teams.”

From Washington Times • May 29, 2023

Without all of the receipts having been counted yet, the running total for the evening was already over $21,000.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick