1.   Also, the amount paid exceeds the authorized monthly rate of pay for the director of data services position.

2.   When the amount exported exceeds the amount imported the country is said to have a favourable balance of trade or a trade surplus.

3.   Although the amounts far exceeded any requirements of the trading Barings believed him to be doing, Barings continued to forward the money to him.

4.   By Monday morning, local rainfall amounts may exceed four inches through the region with some flooding likely.

5.   Clusters of thunderstorms will be common, particularly across Alabama and Georgia, where rainfall amounts will exceed a half inches in spots.

6.   Federal agencies will help only if the amount of uninsured damage far exceeds the resources of city and county governments, officials said.

7.   If the detected amounts exceed federal standards, the notices will explain in plain language the possible health consequences.

8.   In the election in November, the amount spent far exceeded what had been spent on past campaigns.

9.   Local rainfall amounts will exceed one inch, aiding the drought-stricken region.