estimate
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Sotheby's says the piece's pristine condition and royal provenance is expected to attract keen interest from museums and collectors, with the piece coming to the market at an estimate of £1.5-2.5m.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The Turkana Rift began opening about 45 million years ago, and researchers estimate that necking started after widespread volcanic eruptions around 4 million years ago.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
For others, seeing the estimate for the first time raised questions about how the state will help homeowners comply.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Flash estimate CPI data for April from Europe’s major four economies—Germany, France, Italy and Spain—as well as from the eurozone, and first estimate GDP data are up for release.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
In 1662, for example, John Graunt published the numbers dying in London, the cause of death and his estimate of their age at death.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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