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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But even without the Alphabet contribution, that would amount to strong earnings growth for the index, and the second straight quarter with a growth rate above 20%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
Most cases are mild and amount to little more than a cough, fever, and runny nose.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Malcolm-Jamal also agreed in their prenup to maintain and contribute the maximum annual amount to a Roth IRA account for his wife, a financial obligation worth $30,500, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Analysts say the 2027 boost would amount to about 85 machines compared with forecasts of about 90 to 100.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Fischer, though, demanded 30 percent of the gate receipts in addition, arguing that paid admissions might amount to $250,000 and that he and Spassky should receive a share.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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