estimation
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By ElAttrache’s estimation, he has performed the operation between 50 and 75 times per year over his career — including the two he has done on Ohtani, one in 2018 and one in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Instead, in Maugham’s estimation, he was “this laborious, honest, matter-of-fact man” who painted—when at his best—“as though the grace of God had descended upon him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Coming off a ton of momentum in the second half of last year, age estimation put the brakes on user metrics growth, and Roblox’s outlook suggested the pain would drag on.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The tree is bad and dangerous, by Brian’s estimation, and yet he objects to Adam paying to have it removed.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
I would have to seek advice from Harry, although my estimation of him as a counselor in affairs of the heart had received a substantial drubbing at the hands of the wretched Miss Minerva Goodacre.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
Forbes’ estimations were calculated based on interviews with agents, lawyers, managers, executives, and other experts and did not take into consideration any shows that were broadcast live, only distributed on YouTube, or later syndicated.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
That goal was revised down from an initial target of more than 45 trillion won, but recent volatility in the company's shares make firm estimations difficult.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“We’re going to be able to make more sophisticated risk estimations about cardiac health, neurodegenerative health or other inflammatory conditions. If inflammation is involved, you can trace the origin of that inflammation to the gut.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
The registrar only made countywide estimations, which includes a much larger pool than L.A. city voters who will decide the mayor’s race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Pure mathematics does indeed deal with certainties, but its applications are only as good as the underlying empirical assumptions, simplifications, and estimations that go into them.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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