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approximately

[uh-prok-suh-mit-lee] / əˈprɒk sə mɪt li /


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The company expects to raise approximately $40 billion in fiscal 2027 to meet its capital requirements, including a previously announced $20 billion at-the-market equity issuance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

At 38 euros per share in cash, the offer is worth approximately 1.98 billion euros overall.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Ganenthiran said the firm has made more than 30 acquisitions and is buying new companies at a pace of approximately one a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The bear was approximately 17 months old, and in the 70-pound range, Collins said, explaining the severity of the situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Psi subjects 3285 and 5312, who were taken from camp boundaries at approximately 03:34 by a Children’s League operative, are now believed to have been mistakenly identified as Green upon their initial classification....”’

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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