approximating

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The majority of its dozen tracks coast along with an agreeable yet lifeless electro-pop groove, with layered voices approximating the earnest and indistinct ballads of latter-day Coldplay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

In something more approximating plain English: Smith could ask Cannon’s de facto bosses at the U.S.

From Salon • May 16, 2024

However, scientists think they are close to approximating a Majorana particle in a much different guise.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 20, 2023

Crystal was founded in 1962 — the same year as Vail in Colorado — but never developed facilities approximating the industry’s flagship destinations.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

I toss down a couple steps of something approximating the Charleston.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz