as in total
a complete amount of something
The grand total of the proceeds from the fund-raiser was over $100,000.
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Recent Examples of grand total
Given that a grand total of zero 9-1-1 viewers believe that killing off Bobby was a good decision, these next episodes have a lot of heavy lifting to do.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 May 2025
In fact, just four series are landing, and a grand total of zero movies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Their 4-0 loss to the Rays marked their fifth in a row overall, 27th in the last 41 games and, perhaps most jarringly, their 10th straight at home — a streak underscored by their grand total of 12 runs in that span.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Lowes Foods had the most expensive prices, with a grand total of $71.85 for all 10 items.
—Evan Moore
june 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for grand total
Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 May 2025
In fact, just four series are landing, and a grand total of zero movies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Their 4-0 loss to the Rays marked their fifth in a row overall, 27th in the last 41 games and, perhaps most jarringly, their 10th straight at home — a streak underscored by their grand total of 12 runs in that span.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Lowes Foods had the most expensive prices, with a grand total of $71.85 for all 10 items.
—Evan Moore
june 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand total
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Lindsey Center: Construction is underway for an office-to-residential conversion at 2690 Crooks Road, with new buildings for a total of 144 units.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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While at the University of Southern California, Williams threw for a total of 7,870 yards, 72 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 26 games.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The mobile home owners, many of whom paid multiple times that maximum buyout figure for their trailers — which are cemented into the ground and not particularly mobile — argue those sums, and the time they were given to find alternative housing, were insufficient.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Of Cristian’s starting sum, streaming activity contributes 5,000 units, equating 6.6 million official on-demand audio and video streams of its songs.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pikes Peak, Colorado: 5 minutes 10 seconds of totality. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: 3 minutes 12 seconds of totality.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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With only three episodes to go, fans will soon be able to evaluate Resident Alien in totality for themselves.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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The report did not provide details on when, where and how funds were spent, only sum totals for each district.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two used threatening notes to rob a Bank of America and an East West Bank in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 2022, netting a sum total of $2,600.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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They’re tied for 12th in team defensive runs (22) saved, which indicates their defense has been at least above average on the whole.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Revenue from the hospitality business increased 10% to 2.6 billion pesos in the first quarter after rising 11% to 9.7 billion pesos in the whole of 2024, according to Ayala Land.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To apply with your hands, dispense two dropper fulls, rub the palms of your hands together, and then evenly rub into your face and neck—just don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re done.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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All sizes will be available, including twins from $99, fulls ($149), queens ($199) and kings ($299).—
Don Maines,
Houston Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2020
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“Grand total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20total. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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