ballpark figure

Example Sentences

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“The ballpark figure we’re looking at is getting to the consumption of about 80 gallons per person per day,” said Adel Hagekhalil, the district’s general manager.

From Los Angeles Times

“Game changer,” “Drill down,” “ballpark figure” and “playing hardball” were in the middle of the no-no list — along with “riding the wave” and “level the playing field.”

From Washington Times

Nationally, a ballpark figure for annual repair of graffiti damage is $15 billion to $18 billion.

From Seattle Times

The ballpark figure for building a 300-bed hospital in Japan in $55 million.

From Seattle Times

But experts say the $45 billion included in the proposal is a realistic ballpark figure for eliminating what’s estimated to remain.

From Seattle Times