be tantamount
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The World Health Organization said the evacuation “could be tantamount to a death sentence” for the more than 2,000 patients in northern hospitals.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Accepting such an offer would be tantamount to admitting defeat, which he regarded as an unacceptable outcome—both for his army and, very likely, his continued political rule in the Kremlin.
From Slate • Aug. 21, 2023
He said that the young man had not, to the best of his knowledge, signed a non-disclosure agreement with ITV, which would be tantamount to the broadcaster buying his silence.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023
A sentence that Kelly must serve consecutively would be tantamount to a life sentence.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023
This would be tantamount to retiring from public life.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
