Example Sentences

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Forbes tallied Jim Justice’s net worth to be as much as $1.9 billion until 2021; more recently, it declared him “broke” and facing $1 billion in debt.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra is advancing in the race for California governor, as votes are tallied to confirm who will run against him in November.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The votes won’t be tallied until later in the week.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He gave an upbeat speech to supporters on Tuesday night as votes were getting tallied.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

When we got to the cash register, the checkout lady gave us the skunk eye as she tallied up the total.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen