average

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Differences in the way figures are counted and factors like the age and health of the population, as well as nations' geography, play a part in the average response time of an ambulance.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Shares of Intuitive Machines, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, and Redwire dropped an average of almost 5% on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Within the BDCs that Fitch Ratings tracks, such deferrals accounted on average for 8% of their interest and dividend income in 2025, compared with 4% in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

There is still resistance in the 6,615-6,670 area, including the declining 20-day moving average, the 200-day moving average, and resistance from earlier in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Slightly unhinged by the perilous events, Matthias giggled to his friend, “It’s all in the average day’s work of a warrior. No use of a warrior worrying, ha ha ha.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques