sum
Example Sentences
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In this instance, the court said the measure may be lifted upon payment of bail, whose sum would be set later.
From BBC
In Medicare Advantage, the federal government pays insurers a lump sum to oversee medical benefits for seniors and disabled people.
A shellshocked Swiatek lost seven games in a row against Bencic, including a rare set to love, with a racquet toss and tears at the end of the match summing up her frustration.
From Barron's
Interim boss Darren Fletcher tried to say the right things as he summed up United's FA Cup exit.
From BBC
"I am hopeful that the payment of the substantial sums will enable him to do that and to support himself when he's in the outside world."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.