ballpark

Example Sentences

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“These rules of thumb can certainly give Americans a ballpark estimate for their own wealth-management goals,” said Roberts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

A. “When the war ends” is a key qualifier—and one nobody knows how to ballpark right now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The organization made it a priority to keep the name of the ballpark, which has been in place since its opening in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

More than 100 people have died across the mountains this season so far, according to the European Avalanche Warning Services – a ballpark figure not seen for eight years.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He told about thumbing a ride to Bluefield, and, when he got there, going up to a gas station attendant and asking which way to the ballpark.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli