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I contributed a small amount to the down payment, which I considered a gift.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

That would amount to about $50 million if the incentive fee charged in the first quarter remains constant through March 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

When director Don Hardy asked to start filming Perry, she assumed it would amount to social media content.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The Treasury estimated net marketable borrowing—that is, the total amount to be borrowed minus the amount of debt maturing—will be $189 billion for the three months from April through June.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Besides, there was still an enormous amount to do to prepare for the charrette.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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