approximate
Example Sentences
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The $41-a-share cash payout represented a roughly 140% premium to Apellis’ Monday close, as well as an approximate 35% premium to the 52-week high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
As a result, simulations often run for weeks while still providing only approximate answers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026
Of the approximate 200 billionaires in California, several are reported to have cut ties with the state.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Nine could not give an approximate start date.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
With Fly’s footage and Guardian’s help, I am able to approximate the location of Courage.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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