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
The market has been clear for more than three years, ever since the launch of ChatGPT: Investors will refuse to look ahead and guess at the future, and instead will focus on visible near-term earnings.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Even the best survey is nothing more than an educated guess at what’s likely to happen.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025
Had I known at the first what now I know—nay, had I even guess at him—one so precious life had been spared to many of us who did love her.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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