estimate
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Scientists estimate that this black hole contains roughly 100 million times the mass of the Sun.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Billboard Boxscore’s August 2025 estimate places “The Final Chamber” tour’s gross from the 27 shows scheduled between June and July at $30.6 million, with a $1.2 million average gross per show.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
That means AI spending is behind both employment and inflation, leading him to estimate that nonfarm payrolls for May could surprise on the upside and come in above the 95,000 consensus.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Flash estimate eurozone CPI inflation data for May are due on Tuesday and should provide the highlight of the region’s data.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Even with no line, I estimate it would take her at least 50 hours to ride it 1,000 times.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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