amount to

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But if the plans are ultimately pushed through, then it would amount to a roughly 15-percent reduction in VW's global workforce of some 630,000.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

The legal test for misconduct in officers' use-of-force cases has been raised to the same used in criminal law, meaning conduct that would not amount to a crime should not amount to misconduct either.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

An analysis from the Legislative Analyst’s Office found that the new incentive program will amount to the loss of $2 billion annually for the fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Such a policy doesn’t amount to valid cause for termination under the company’s operating agreement, his filings argue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Mostly, I would tell me that Gideon Wright wouldn't amount to much in the future anyway.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi