ballpark figure

Example Sentences

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More than 100 people have died across the mountains this season so far, according to the European Avalanche Warning Services – a ballpark figure not seen for eight years.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Asked how much money he’s raised, Foster intimated that a ballpark figure would become evident as players started to trickle in through the transfer portal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

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 • Jun. 28, 2021

It’s generally thought to be only a small minority of boys and young men: maybe around 5 percent, which is a very rough ballpark figure because data on this are hard to get.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2017

What’s a ballpark figure for how much of the vote they’ll ultimately get?

From New York Times • May 23, 2016