amount to
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Add up, develop into, as in Even though she's careful with her money, her savings don't amount to much , or All parents hope that their children will amount to something . [Mid-1500s]
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Be equivalent to, as in Twenty persons won't amount to a good turnout . [Late 1300s] Also see amount to the same thing .
Example Sentences
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The markets rebounded by late Monday, but, for instance, were they to drop 20%, he said, “I’d go ahead and execute at least 80% of the planned amount to get the shares moved over to your Roth. The additional shares moved in a big enough correction might be enough to cover your tax cost.”
From MarketWatch
Though he has said France alone would decide when to strike, some detractors have warned against changes that amount to giving up control.
In the grand scheme of things, Rangers fans don't have a huge amount to complain about.
From BBC
The years of interest piling up on the owed taxes and penalties could amount to an estimated $250,000, according to Murrin’s court papers.
From MarketWatch
If Mazda’s customers rebel, it will amount to poetic justice.
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