Sentence examples for modest sums from inspiring English sources

Should we spend modest sums on job creation?

Even over more modest sums, the battles can be intense.

But rather that money — even modest sums — can be a pretty powerful thing.

Fred, consumed with rebuilding the store, reduced the modest sums he had promised to send Angelica.

But that change is also likely to involve relatively modest sums of money.

Even these more modest sums may help the utilities a bit.

The Democratic proposal also calls for relatively modest sums for summer youth jobs, small-business lending and state infrastructure bonds.

The cost of making and enforcing a loan contract might exceed the modest sums they were able to borrow.

Still, critics question whether the modest sums are worth further exposing citizens — especially children — to even more commercial pitches.

Historically, the F.H.A. and the mortgage companies have focused on conservative mortgages for people borrowing relatively modest sums.

Omaha's sage investor long ago said he would leave most of his fortune to charity, with more modest sums to his offspring.