grand total
noun
: a final total reached by adding together other total amounts
They have managed to raise a grand total of $15 million in the past two years.
—often used in a humorous or critical way to refer to a total that is unusually smallA grand total of two people have signed up for the class.
They scored a grand total of three points in the first quarter.
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Over the years, the longtime TV vet has won a grand total of five Emmys, one for his guest spot on Glee and four for hosting the Tony Awards.
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Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Back then, there were a grand total of four channels on TV.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
The problem with seeing if Norm, Tyler and Bam can coexist is that to this point the three have played a grand total of 145 total minutes together.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers will pay the tour guides a grand total of about $650,000 in 2026 — $170,000 of that reflecting the raise of about $3,000 per person.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Back then, there were a grand total of four channels on TV.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
The problem with seeing if Norm, Tyler and Bam can coexist is that to this point the three have played a grand total of 145 total minutes together.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers will pay the tour guides a grand total of about $650,000 in 2026 — $170,000 of that reflecting the raise of about $3,000 per person.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Grand total.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20total. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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