on both counts

idiom

: on both points
I agree with you on both counts.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The commonwealth's attorney's office has said Edwards, if convicted on both counts, faces a possible prison sentence of up to 25 years. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 13 Apr. 2023 This walk-to-the-slopes mountain contemporary delivers on both counts. Lauren Beale, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023 Researchers surveyed 1,733 adults from around the country about their COVID-19 honesty and adherence to pandemic health guidelines and found widespread lapses on both counts. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2022 Berry, who listed at 5-5 and 145 pounds (and that is probably stretching it on both counts), is a freshman linebacker at Park Tudor. The Indianapolis Star, 21 Sep. 2022 In rejecting the plea agreements, Thao and Keung are risking state sentences that could be significantly longer than their federal sentences if they're convicted on both counts. Steve Karnowski, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 After an anomalous 2021, when Adele and Taylor Swift were key factors to U.S. album sales posting their first gain in 10 years — with even CDs showing 1.1% growth — the new midyear tallies show regressions to the norm on both counts. Geoff Mayfield, Variety, 14 July 2022 Honorary degrees are reserved for those who have achieved grand distinction and are exceptional individuals, with Campbell Brown qualifying on both counts, said Chancellor Charles Robinson. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2023 Probably no on both counts — at least, not purposeful in the sense of being an overarching strategy. Andy Meek, BGR, 13 Nov. 2022 See More

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“On both counts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20both%20counts. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.

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