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calculation

[kal-kyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkæl kjəˈleɪ ʃən /




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If the employer confirms the bonus was for work performed in 2025, filing the SSA-131 keeps it out of that calculation.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

When the researchers used a different calculation that removed severely derogatory balances, they found that the pace of delinquencies stabilized after 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

A rough calculation suggests that last year’s cityide overall homelessness number would have still have been an increase, but by a more modest rate of just under 1.9%, not 3.4%.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

As it stands, the 2025 life expectancy calculation wasn’t included in the report since it’s still technically provisional data.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

It was dull work, requiring much consultation of timetables and calculation of angles.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

Cider growers are now having to rethink their calculations.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The workers have staged a total of 60 hours of strikes this year, causing estimated losses of around $1.6 billion, according to calculations by local news agency Newsis.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

The computational and informational resources involved in these calculations are hefty.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

Asked about these calculations, the Pentagon replied with a statement by chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

As for lunars—no one else pretended to work those calculations.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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