Sentence examples for sums to get from inspiring English sources

Villagers seeking work abroad sometimes have to pay touts and labour contractors large sums to get a passport.

Parents are willing to move house, pretend to be religious, and pay vast sums to get the "best".

In the United States, a small contingent of stair climbers are shelling out similar sums to get to the 100 or so American races offered each year.

The reason why poor people from developing countries pay huge sums to get to Britain is that laws prevent them from getting in through the normal channels.

The recession has drained tax revenues and policymakers have been spending unprecedented sums to get their economies going and support their banks.

"We're up against a financial industry that's willing to spend enormous sums to get what they want out of the bill.

He was paid a three-figure sum to get the brand some free marketing.

"I paid a big sum to get my car into the country and now pay annual taxes.

Forking over a sizable sum to get the newest gadget didn't start with the computer chip.

One woman, who had bought her Southwark council flat as Thatcher and Blair encouraged her to, had been offered a risible sum to get out.

Mark Warburton, the Rangers manager, is another name being linked to the position but Swansea would have to pay a hefty compensation sum to get him out of Ibrox along with his staff and the 53-year-old has also pledged his commitment to the Scottish club.