as in totals
a complete amount of something
in this case the sum total of physical evidence that a crime has been committed wouldn't fill a thimble
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Noun
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Paul drew big, young crowds on the campaign trail, considerable media coverage, and respectable raw national vote totals.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026 -
The totals fell to 12,352 housing starts in 2024 and 10,066 in 2025.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Groups sponsored by the California Apartment Association and the California Chamber of Commerce have spent large sums opposing him.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The sums involved have become staggering.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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“Sum totals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum%20totals. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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