average

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According to a study by the International Energy Agency, an average of 16 years is required -- although the duration varies depending on the ore and location.

From Barron's

In Rajasthan, the rates of child marriage are higher than the national average and girls rarely feel able to refuse proposals or defy the wishes of their parents.

From BBC

The Navy official said the Ford’s sewage system, which uses vacuum technology to transport waste from roughly 650 toilets on board, has experienced issues during the deployment, averaging about one maintenance call a day.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also have the longest average delay of restart from corners at 44 seconds.

From BBC

That alternative would likely be hugely unpopular in a city where about 30 percent of people are homeowners and already pay an average of $6,300 a year in property taxes.

From Barron's