guess at
Example Sentences
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Scientists can only guess at the exact shape of the animals, the size of the fins, or how fast they could swim.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
That’s because people don’t just guess at answers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Details are scarce on the film, but moviegoers won’t have to guess at the film’s tone.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Martins agrees: "It is likely only a fraction of the actual ants being traded that are being detected, so one can only guess at the scale for now."
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“I would hazard a guess at male,” said Professor Trelawney.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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