round sum
Example Sentences
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Anxious to avoid yet another trial, though conceding no fault whatever, Doctors Hospital has just settled out of court for the round sum of $100,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
The wily horse-dealer thought that he saw a chance of driving a good bargain, for the stranger looked a man of some consequence; so he named a good round sum.
From The Scottish Fairy Book by Elizabeth Wilson Grierson
"If you draw Barellan I shall expect you to stump up a good round sum out of your lot," Bellshaw told him.
From The Sweep Winner by Nat Gould
He gave me a purse with a good round sum of money in it, on the spot, and promised me more.
From Sharing Her Crime by May Agnes Fleming
When you get back Hawtrey will write to her and offer her a round sum and a promise that no steps shall ever be taken in the matter if she will sign a confession.
From Dorothy's Double Volume III (of 3) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
