six-figure sum

collocation in English

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sum
noun
uk
/sʌm/us
/sʌm/
an amount ...
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(Definition ofsumfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The company has talked about asix-figuresum.
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At the very least, it should be asix-figuresum.
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Even a relatively small one or two-bedroom flat will cost asix-figuresum.
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The expense to the copyright owners of a group of cases can amount to asix-figuresum.
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It meant that in many cases a dependent widow would receive asix-figuresumfor loss of dependency.
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The novel was sold in a publishing auction for a midsix-figuresum.
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Motown eventually settled the lawsuit by giving her asix-figuresum.
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The second bid was reported to be asix-figuresum.
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He invested asix-figuresuminto the budget of the film, which ultimately made little profit.
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He tried again later, and had to be rescued again, in an operation costing anothersix-figuresum.
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Afterward, in addition to his book deal, he sold the film rights for asix-figuresum.
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He said that he would invest asix-figuresumand other members of his consortium would invest a similar amount.
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Glasscock very likely kept a low to midsix-figuresumof loose diamonds, untraceable bonds, etc., having eluded the law for the longest period.
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Due to a lengthy distance to travel from most team bases, the event promoters offer each team a six-figuresumof money, as well as paying for all expenses.
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