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Before this discovery, no European elephant bone tool was known to be older than approximately 450,000 years.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Since I live in Pennsylvania, I understand that I will owe a 15% inheritance tax, leaving me with approximately $17,000 to invest or save.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Prasetyo said the president had extended his thanks to Perry "and the highest appreciation for his dedication over approximately seven years leading Bank Indonesia".
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Eczema affects approximately 10% to 20% of children and 2% to 10% of adults worldwide, according to the National Eczema Association.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
She remembered approximately where she had seen the rats go in, and she studied that part of the bush carefully.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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