tons
Britishplural noun
adverb
Example Sentences
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By one estimate, the change was projected to increase windblown dust by 40 to 80 tons per day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Stocks of aluminum in the U.S. are estimated at 200,000 metric tons, about two weeks’ worth of domestic consumption, compared with four to six weeks usually.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Exactly how much is there is unknown — and often disputed — but Interlune said the moon has more than 1 million metric tons of helium-3.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
A Russian oil tanker delivered 100,000 tons of crude oil to Cuba, following President Trump’s comment that he had no objection to such shipments.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“I got ya, kid,” he says, sprinkling tons of mozzarella on top of both of ours.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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