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US households saw some temporary respite in recent weeks as gasoline prices -- which have been squeezing families' budgets -- dropped below the $4 per gallon average on an interim deal between Washington and Tehran.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
More: The average stock is having a moment as semiconductors struggle.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
The reported cases are below the average of 100 cases reported annually in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
It added that issues had arisen due to the region only receiving 55% of its average rainfall since March.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The doctor concluded that she was paranoid, but noted, as Hoover put it, that she “perceives items which would escape the observation of the average individual.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Allow us to clear the air: Canada has reported about 3,500 wildfires so far this year, which is in line with recent historical averages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Hamby averages 3.2 fouls per game and has expressed frustration about the new officiating norms this season, but has avoided true foul trouble.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Its calculations are based on historical S&P 500 averages, but it warns actual results may differ and are not guaranteed.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The temperatures, well above seasonal averages, could break records, the National Weather Service warned.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
I used to feel so proud, inside myself, because I knew that I was supposed to be top of the averages.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Both players averaged over 100 and managed over 50% on the doubles in a high-quality match but Smith hit when it mattered most to progress.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Thybulle averaged 5.8 points per game last season and shot 43.3% from the field, 39.8% from three-point range, in 30 games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
In states using HealthCare.gov, the federal website for ACA enrollment, the numbers declined much more – 18.7%, on average – than in states that run their own exchanges, where the drop averaged out to 6.3%.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
For context, 2022 was a bonanza for refiners when the spread averaged less than $40.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
And also because we've averaged about two classes together every year since the sixth grade.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Goldman’s base case is Brent averaging $80 in the last quarter of this year and $75 in 2027 – assuming de-escalation before the end of the year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
He is averaging just 2.7 sprints per match, compared to 5.3 just four years ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
That’s based on margin-debt growth averaging 50.5% in the 10th decile.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
“I think it’s the challenge, because we are so good and we have so much talent,” said Hamby, who is averaging 14.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 52.8% from the field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Vinny Dawson had been averaging 250 passing yards a game.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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