estimates
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Some estimates suggest that a significant share of patients remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years, often cycling through providers before receiving a clear explanation for their symptoms.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The company estimates that over the last five years it has contributed more than $10 billion to the podcasting industry, including payouts to creators and investments in new content.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
One banker estimates that there are more than a thousand SPVs tied to SpaceX investments alone, each with around 100 investors of their own.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The company estimates that its programme could have created 4,000 new jobs in the UK and generate £600m in annual exports.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Many people make somewhat similar estimates, and are surprised to learn that only five intermediaries will — on average — suffice. Somehow it does not accord with intuition.”
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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