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 court also ordered that Taylor pay her nearly $30,000 for back child support for the years following their separation, an amount an appellate court later reduced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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
Amaka stared at the bunch critically before she guessed an amount.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
