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Example Sentences

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But he devoted a sum total of fewer than six pages to this radical claim and spent most of them mischaracterizing Supreme Court precedent.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

His unconditional affection is a great reminder that my professional output isn’t the sum total of my value as a human being.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

Starting in the 1950s and up to 2019, there was a sum total of roughly 2,000 operating satellites in orbit.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

Europe is a sum total of different countries with different-sized budgets and diverse domestic politics and priorities.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

“Though, in fairness, I’ve spent a lifetime sum total of five hours in Atlanta. So far.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli