guessing

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Rolling a predetermined number on a dice nine times in a row, or guessing a seven-digit number first time, have odds of one in 10 million.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

You should be reading our minds and guessing what we want.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Investors were also monitoring negotiations between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war that have kept them guessing, with reports a deal was close undermined by fresh US strikes against Iran on Monday.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

That leaves the market now guessing “when China’s aggressive SPR support will be exhausted or otherwise withdrawn, which would prompt a renewed surge in upward pricing pressure,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“A pair of boot lacings,” returned Jo, guessing and defeating his purpose.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott