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

But unlike against Spain at the 2002 World Cup and Slovakia in the Euro 2020 play-offs, they led this game 2-0 and now must reckon with how they lost control of their destiny.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

They reckon it may have stiffened the resolve of the German public and discouraged rebels within the dying Nazi regime.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

“How old you reckon Hosie is? He ain’t a real big boy, as I recollect. But he’s some older’n you, ain’t he?”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns