Sentences with phrase «considerable sums»

For, quite apart from participating in commissions earned by their sales representatives, broker owners, unlike their sales colleagues, can build substantial value in their company — value that can and frequently does attract considerable sums of money on the occasion of sale.

They have often spent considerable sums getting to this point, and mediation is the last stop before the trial.

Insureds will invest considerable sums in life insurance policies only to have their coverage lapse during their final days because they missed one premium payment.

In case of an accident they will lose considerable sums of money.

Unabated, whole life cash values can grow to considerable sums, largely dependent on the number of years that premiums are paid and the internal rate of return offered by the insurance carrier.

Clearly the justice ethical principle would seem to indicate supporting this paired procedure, as it would release considerable sums of saved money which could be used for the benefit of other needy patients.

As I describe, oil companies spend considerable sums on strategically framed image advertising that does not address climate policy directly.

Many have spent considerable sums of money on water conserving measures such as waste - water recycling and installation of rain - water tanks; others go out of their way to bucket water from showers or washing machines onto their gardens.

Yet, that not withstanding, past originals have sold for considerable sums at auction.

Authentic British passports are like gold - dust for criminal organisations, selling for considerable sums on the black market.

Also, in most cases of «genetically caused death» the buyer will have already expended considerable sums on veterinary care, usually exceeding the initial purchase price.

After all, that figure can vary significantly depending on such difficult - to - pin down factors as how healthy you'll remain as you age, which can determine how much you'll spend on health care; whether you'll pay off your mortgage and other debt before or soon after you retire; whether you'll have an active retirement that involves spending considerable sums on travel and entertainment or live a more modest lifestyle closer to home, etc..

The lowering of specification levels around that time (e.g. air conditioning and alloy wheels became optional on the UK Ghia models) may have indicated a desire by Ford to cut costs and recoup some of the considerable sums invested in the original design.

Over the past decade, taxpayers have spent considerable sums to develop existing state accountability systems:

Unspent money is carried over, leaving the national union with considerable sums to spend on campaigns in general election years.

David Cameron has just demanded an investigation into the allegations that former Cabinet ministers have discussed offers to lobby the government in return for considerable sums of money - up to # 5,000 a day in the case of Stephen Byers.

«Whilst it is encouraging that student numbers have not decreased in our universities, it is extremely worrying that there has been no change in the number of students from the very backgrounds the government is spending considerable sums of money on persuading to apply,» UCU general secretary Sally Hunt said.

Villas - Boas has undoubtedly taken the side closer to titles than ever before this year, but has spent considerable sums to do so and landed himself in disciplinary action on multiple occasions.

United have spent considerable sums on attacking players in recent times, bringing in Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez in the last two transfer windows, so tightening up at the back could now be a wise strategy.

Considerable sums of money passed through his hands, especially because of the success of his publications.

Like Luther he handled considerable sums but died with no accumulation.

Barely in his 30s he's already spent considerable sums giving back to cure diseases and help civilizations make better decisions across health care and education.

He has counseled political leaders, led economic development efforts, endowed programs at local colleges, and donated considerable sums to local philanthropies, individually and through Cascade.

The packaging costs AGT $ 3 to $ 4 a ton — a considerable sum for an agricultural product.

For issuers, all this paperwork represents risk: If the campaign doesn't meet its goal, then, per the JOBS Act, the company gets no money at all, and the considerable sum spent on disclosure has been lost.

While there's definitely a lot to think about when it comes to consolidating student loans, borrowers who know their options can utilize consolidation loans when appropriate to simplify their bill payment procedures, and maybe even save a considerable sum of money.

Centuries ago in London there lived a gnarl - fisted, Calvinist moneylender to whom a Jewish merchant owed a considerable sum.

Cornwell is not alone either for one is reminded of the exaggerated claim made by former editor of the Catholic Herald Gerard Noel, in his book «Pius XII the Hound of Hitler» which also claims that Archbishop Pacelli, the then Apostolic Nuncio in Munich 1919, gave «a considerable sum of Church funds» to a «young man (who) had grave need of funds for his fledgling political party.»

It was a powerful demonstration that everyone can do something, and when everyone's contribution was brought together it added up to a considerable sum.

But with a spending figure for 2004 equalling $ 111 million, in 2004 Kerry invested a considerable sum in innovation.

Still, it's a considerable sum, and some customers need the year - plus waiting period to save up.

Although I've found it very cathartic to speak, vent and end occasionally rant about all things Arsenal, we need to act carefully and intelligently right now or we're going to get played by this club even worse than at present... the pro-Wengerites and the suits, who represent a considerable proportion of the season ticket holders, don't want to believe that there is no plan and that Wenger has mailed it in for several years now or that things are going to get much worse before they get better... why would they... many have spent a considerable sum buying some of the highest priced tickets in the World... they want to have a front row seat to see something special and to be seen doing so, which simply provides ample justification for the expense and the time invested... to many of them, Wenger is the sun in their soccer universe... his awkward disposition, misplaced arrogance and his utter lack of balls makes him a rather unusual cult figure, but the cerebral narrative seemed to embolden those who already felt pretty highly of themselves... many might not even of really liked football that much before his arrival and rarely games they weren't attending... as such, they desperately believe that Wenger, and only Wenger, can supply them with their required fix... if he goes, they were wrong and that's a tough pill to swallow... they would have to admit that they were duped... they will definitely resent whoever made them feel this way, but of course it will be too late by then... so when we go overboard with ridiculous comments bordering of anarchy, it scares the shit out of them and they shift their blame towards us rather than at those who really perpetrated this act of treason... we aren't the enemy... we simply woke much earlier and the reason our comments have gotten more vile in recent years is out of utter frustration... in order for any real change to occur at this club we need to bring as many supporters as possible with us or the big money interests will fade and our ultimate objective will be lost... so it's time to focus on the head instead of the heart for now

One had only to look at the pallor deepening on Blinky Palermo's normally ruddy cheeks to realize that a considerable sum had been wagered on the Honeybear to regain his title.

The Times reports that City are happy with their transfer business that saw them sign Ederson in goal and spend a considerable sum on full - backs, something which was widely mocked at the start of the season.

The direct match - ups between him and Pogba rarely occurred, but perhaps this is something Premier League fans might see more of next season if anyone forks out the considerable sum needed to sign the Frenchman.

He spent a considerable sum — somewhere in the $ 200,000 range, sources said — on a TV ad that aired upstate in advance of the straw poll, making him the first — and so far, only — AG hopeful to hit the airwaves.

Then, when faced with the obstacle of New York City's two - term limit, he spent a considerable sum of money to overturn the inconvenient law.

The Coalition should stop messing around and completely abolish the House of Lords at the earliest opportunity, which would make Parliament more democratic, efficient and save a considerable sum of taxpayers» money.

It would save the taxpayer a considerable sum of money and it would end a huge subsidy to a newspaper with a strong left - liberal bias.

One characteristic of Internet gambling is that the participants gambled a considerable sum of money: an average of 37.1 $ per month.

Ladies and gentlemen, Jack Black surpasses his stunning performance in Mars Attacks by a considerable sum in this charming and very funny film.

And yet it cost $ 9 million, a plenty considerable sum back in 1968.

A betting man might wager a considerable sum that this group of students will be tired, unresponsive, and perhaps even resentful; that the teacher will succumb to their attitudes and the great stress in her own life; that the class will be a bomb.

With the car's previous owner having spent a considerable sum with us on a full body restoration, repaint in DB180 Silver, full conversion to European spec, new hood and partial interior re-trim, in addition to numerous smaller improvements throughout the car, we relished the opportunity to add it to our stock, as we know the car intimately.

That's exclusive to the Maxx and if that combo tickles your fancy you will have also saved a considerable sum over the two upper spec models.

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Of course $ 139 - $ 89 = $ 50 is considerable sum of money (more than 10 Starbucks caffeine shots).

Plus with an already considerable sum invested in a 401k / Roth, I may come out further ahead just paying my mortgage faster.

This is a considerable sum of money to be lent, especially when one considers that personal loans are often compared to a line of credit issued via credit card.

The borrower must raise a considerable sum of money to pay off the debt.