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prognostication

[prog-nos-ti-kay-shuhn] / prɒgˌnɒs tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




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That said, the BDC has a 30% exposure to software, but O’Neill says everyone has to make a prognostication about the risk of default and the recovery rate in that event.

From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026

He arrived on campus with high expectations under coach John McKay, but he exceeded every reasonable prognostication by becoming one of the most dominant running backs in college football history.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024

From Cyrus Scofield to Hal Lindsey to Tim LaHaye, we live in the wake of high-stakes prognostication allegedly grounded in John’s dream visions.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2023

First rule of Oscar prognostication: Don’t pick against a movie about orphaned elephants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2023

For unless one has the gift of prognostication, are not all events at least somewhat unexpected?

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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