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appraisal

[uh-prey-zuhl] / əˈpreɪ zəl /


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But Araghchi said a full reopening of the typically busy maritime route depended on other conditions being met, of which he provided a cursory appraisal.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

He added that the valuations were established through the federal government’s required appraisal process, using independent appraisers who determined objective fair market value.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Trusts are not required to by law, a spokesperson for Travis County’s appraisal district said.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

The root cause was economics: Construction costs exceeded achievable sale prices, creating an appraisal gap that kept builders on the sidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

It was this that was unexpectedly thrilling—the sense that there was in some small measure a salute in our cautious mutual appraisal.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

First, Caine is known to be cautious in his appraisals.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2026

I have no paperwork on anything he gave me, but I do have current appraisals.

From MarketWatch Nov. 25, 2025

Planning appraisals are progressing and BP expects well activities to start in early 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

Mainstream pundits were tactfully silent in their appraisals of this event, no doubt wanting to avoid the appearance of mocking anyone’s grief.

From Salon Oct. 1, 2025

“I would be happy to do appraisals for you. What sort of gems?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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