sum

Example Sentences

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In sum, it all sounds less like a good-faith effort to invigorate a vital newsmagazine for modern times—and more like an effort to have it fall apart, piece by piece.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Renton’s existence is the sum of the things he chooses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Both Mrs Brown and Sir Alan Bates were part of the Group Litigation Order compensation scheme, and those claimants were offered the option of taking a fixed sum of £75,000 or pursuing their own settlement.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It was the magnitude of the response that night at the Saloon, as on every other night they’ve performed, that’s inspiring their next moves: total domination in sum.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Surprised, I almost told him the sum was too much, but one of the other women came up to him just then to ask for thread the color of the fruit of a mango.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan