reckon

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There’s no satisfactory answer to that, although it’s fair to say that the papacies of Francis and Leo represent the first serious efforts to reckon with those more recent crimes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 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

After experiencing “heavy personal news,” as you put it, one of the most painful realities to reckon with is that life does go on.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

They reckon Sembcorp Industries could benefit from these higher prices if its gas-importing subsidiary renews contracts to sell gas to others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“I reckon you done answered my question,” he said.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns