reckon

Example Sentences

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“But I reckon I’ve been doing it most of my life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

And the middle class is only now beginning to reckon with what that means.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“In this scenario, we reckon global refined product margins could approach $100 to $150 alongside $150 crude prices resulting in finished product prices that would be 200% to 300% above the prewar level.”

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

JPMorgan’s strategists reckon it’s too late to sell, and if you do, you run the risk of being “whipsawed.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

He started to pace the floor, but the boards creaked and I reckon he was scared he’d wake me up.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns