average

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But even as an adolescent growing up in Harlem, she felt like an old soul, her thoughts running deeper than the average kid’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When the oil stock fund hits new records dating back to 2000, its average move for the following six months is up 0.8%, according to Dow Jones Market data.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Regardless, the average monthly premium payment for all consumers who sign up on the federal exchange is $137.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

According to AAA, the national average cost of a gallon of regular gas is up to $4.09 and, in California its up to $5.86.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Mammals weighing 130 pounds have an average brain size of 12 cubic inches.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari