Sentence examples for set a lower amount from inspiring English sources

A federal appeals court ruled today that the $5.3 billion in punitive damages the Exxon Corporation was ordered to pay for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, the worst in the nation's history, was excessive, and told a judge to set a lower amount.

Congress could permanently modify United States tax policy to set the rate at a lower amount.

The A.M.T. sets a lower limit on the amount of federal tax that people have to pay, regardless of how many deductions they have.

A prosecutor asked for bail to be set at $250,000, but David Wikstrom, Mr. Chiarappa's lawyer, asked for a lower amount, saying his client had no criminal record.

Sourwood and longan honey had a lower amount of reducing sugar compared to the limit (≥60 g/100 g) set by the European community directive [28].

Housing associations can decide their rents, subject to a cap set by the regulator, but almost all have chosen to increase rents by the maximum allowed, rather than a lower amount.

If a purchase is for a lower amount, no change can be given.

That approach could still provide compensation but probably at a lower amount, officials said.

The broader United States markets were up, albeit a lower amount.

This means they will receive a lower amount.

Prince later settled for a lower amount.