estimate
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Commissioner John Galo interjected, citing concerns he had about the recurring fees Monarch Tracking could charge, which could cost the county tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, in his estimate.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Maguire said other students were also anxious about grades from earlier years being taken to estimate their grades, which they felt were "not a true reflection" of their additional efforts in their final years.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
This is up from a projected 4.2% in last month’s estimate and 1.2% before the Iran war began.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The trustees, however, include in their report an estimate of when the trust funds would be depleted if combined, in order to illustrate the actuarial status of the Social Security program as a whole.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
They would call for an estimate and ask Kathy, “Zeitoun, where’s that name come from? Where is he from?”
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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