an amount

Example Sentences

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The terms of the contract were steep: After a grace period, Odessa would have to pay roughly $24,000 annually to maintain its membership, an amount that could increase and had no cap.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

A landlord also cannot retain an amount that is 125% or more than the amount of the actual damages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The mother is suing the district for negligence and premises liability and seeking damages in an amount to be determined at trial for medical bills, emotional distress and other relief deemed proper by the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In their experiment, researchers exposed human cells that line blood vessels in the brain to an amount of erythritol similar to what is found in a typical sugar-free drink for three hours.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

“You see, now that Mr. Burton has purchased that section of land, it reduces the amount of land that has back taxes due. And actually, now Mr. Burton owes an amount in back taxes.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool