I spent a certain amount of time learning my trade.

That is more than 8 percent of the amount spent under current law.

"These countries are spending a significant amount of money for health care," he said.

This is about ten percent of the total amount spent on the environment by the federal government.

And she spent an increasing amount of time with George.

Maybe you've spent a significant amount of time in a library?

But she said they spent an enormous amount of money.

I spend a fair amount of time with Mother, you know.

I spend an increasing amount of time thinking about food.

He has also spent a considerable amount of time teaching.