amount to

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That positivity will still amount to cautious optimism for most of the Tartan Army.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The 5% redemption in the second quarter will amount to about $2.2 billion based on the fund’s net asset value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I asked if she worried that Pratt’s agenda would amount to punishing 70,000 people for the actions of a much smaller number, like the man who had terrorized her.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The cancellations amount to 19% of those who had renewed their policies on the state marketplace during open enrollment, state officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

It didn’t amount to much, though, and it was touch and go whether she’d have a decent funeral until Ruth walked down to Sonny’s Shop and stared at Macon without blinking.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison