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approximately

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


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The lower view came as Chewy issued an underwhelming outlook for the current quarter, guiding for adjusted earnings of approximately 36 cents a share on sales of $3.3 billion to $3.33 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The company expects to raise approximately $40 billion in fiscal 2027 to meet its capital requirements, including a previously announced $20 billion at-the-market equity issuance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

At 38 euros per share in cash, the offer is worth approximately 1.98 billion euros overall.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The bear was approximately 17 months old, and in the 70-pound range, Collins said, explaining the severity of the situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The last sighting of Anna and Bryan together that the investigators heard about had been at approximately 3:00 a.m.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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