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sum

[suhm] / sʌm /


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As Neil Simpson straddled a gate at the start of his slalom run on Sunday, it perhaps summed up just how tricky these Winter Paralympics have been for Great Britain.

From BBC

The three most successful drivers in Formula 1 summed up the conflict and paradox at the heart of the sport's new look after a Chinese Grand Prix that showed off its best and worst sides.

From BBC

Yes, he conceded the crucial late penalty, but in many ways that also summed up his performance by trying to impose himself to secure a famous win.

From BBC

And their problems are summed up by the form of the man on whom they have so often been able to rely.

From BBC

She said she never received the large sum of money from Epstein cited in the memo and was never contacted by the DEA.

From The Wall Street Journal