average

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The average refund was $3,521 as of late last month, which is $351 larger than refunds at a comparable time a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

That’s a record high and more than 35% above the country’s average.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The U.S. created on average 15,000 jobs each month over the past half year, compared with 78,000 added each month in the same period a year prior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Although Arizona’s rate of 8.8% is below the national average, the new federal regulations require that it be brought down to 6%.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

I calculated my grade point average, 3.77, and prayed and hoped that my counselor was right.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez