average

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The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low in 2024, with the average American woman having only 1.6 children — which was consistent with declining fertility rates globally.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Still, “input prices continued to rise at a rate faster than the long-run survey average, linked to higher raw material and energy costs and supply chain disruptions,” Yao said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Despite dour consumer sentiment, the labor market has held up well, with the unemployment rate below its historical average and jobs growth perking up recently, after a weak 2025.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The tribunal found that, in her case, "the holiday pay was not calculated on a true average of gross pay or in accordance with government guidelines".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Since there is an equal chance of a marble bouncing left or right at each peg, the marble stacks in the bins below will, on average, form the classic bell-shaped curve of normal distribution.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein