But he had to take out a staggering sum in insurance.

Until recently, nearly two-thirds of that staggering sum was focused on the cold war.

The concerts raised a million dollars - in those days a staggering sum - for the campaign.

He didn't turn a hair when he mentioned that staggering sum.

She shook her head at the thought of the staggering sum.

At the present market price of Riao per share, this was a staggering sum.

Even with government financial backing for the expedition, it would amount to a staggering sum!

Most years, he raised about $4,000, a staggering sum in those days.

The staggering sums they reported were entered in the book by their unknown leader.

Where to find that staggering sum in a deficit-strapped federal budget?