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approximately

[uh-prok-suh-mit-lee] / əˈprɒk sə mɪt li /


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The police operation concluded at approximately 03:15 on Wednesday morning, with more than 320 fans involved.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

It does not explain gravity or dark matter – the invisible, so far unmeasured type of matter that makes up approximately 25% of the universe.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The company raised its 2026 robo-taxi revenue target to over 3.5 times 2025 levels, implying approximately $58 million.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

At age 60, the amount is approximately 71.5% of the full benefit.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

She possessed approximately half the number of teeth that one might expect to see in a person’s mouth.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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