amounts

Example Sentences

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The reason is that China has added vast amounts of petrochemical manufacturing capacity in recent years, Reed said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Baur then notes that 20% of $75 billion amounts to at least $15 billion in capital that is likely to flow to the U.S. on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But rain was on the way, which would sweep massive amounts of sediment from the denuded hillsides into the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Others were shallow and smooth, especially on front teeth, likely caused by acidic fruits that many primates consume in large amounts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“Their blood is blue, and it can detect really small amounts of bacteria, so scientists use it to test vaccines.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt