roughly

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Roughly 90% of these shipments and transfers originate in the U.S., primarily out of Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Roughly 700 collectibles vendors are expected, almost double the number at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Directions Roughly chop or lightly crush some of the capers with the side of a fork, leaving plenty whole for texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Roughly one in six Chinese between the ages of 16 and 24, excluding students, are jobless, according to official data.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Roughly half of the students are African American; the rest are Hispanic.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell