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The letter writer isn’t just complaining; the letter states that the frequency of the requests, combined with the amount, created a financial hardship.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The bait can cause gastrointestinal upset if consumed in large amounts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Retirement age, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security all affect how much beneficiaries receive in the program.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions will be allowed to write off a small amount of charitable contributions.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The bait can cause gastrointestinal upset if consumed in large amounts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Retirement age, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security all affect how much beneficiaries receive in the program.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions will be allowed to write off a small amount of charitable contributions.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amount
quantity
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More than the Martini or the Manhattan, the Martinez evokes that Gilded Age, an echo of a long past era reflected in the quantity of vermouth and the unusual character of maraschino.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Loveland, Grand Junction, and Aspen are among the top destinations for outdoor galleries, housing original artwork in museum-like quantities amid the fresh air.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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“Amount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amount. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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