be tantamount to
Example Sentences
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In that case, the board might consider their actions to be tantamount to actions by an employer interfering with the workers’ right to vote in a free and fair election.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024
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
“Such a prohibition would be tantamount to a complete ban of aerial discharges of retardant.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023
Prosecutors acknowledged a 25-year sentence would be higher than sentencing guidelines suggest and that a consecutive sentence would be tantamount to a life sentence.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023
This would be tantamount to retiring from public life.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
