11.   In the short term, the changes may amount to nothing more than large inconveniences.

12.   Mara would not give details, but those changes probably amount to very small adjustments.

13.   Some proposed changes amount to tinkering.

14.   They charged that the regulatory change amounted to a breach of contract by the government.

15.   They were among several who already have sued the federal government, charging that the regulatory change amounted to a breach of contract.

16.   But oil-state senators argued the change amounts to an additional tax and is so complicated that it would end up overcharging the oil companies.

17.   Still, Woods said, the changes will amount to at least a two-club difference.