estimate

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Even if the ceasefire holds and a peace deal is reached in time, analysts estimate it will take months to restart production and get supplies back to normal.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It helps scientists better estimate how often impacts occur, which is important for assessing risks to spacecraft and future human missions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Yet city officials estimate that more than 5,000 properties sit empty most of the year, which some advocates argue worsens the city’s housing shortage and affordability crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

They said their “very rough” estimate calls for between $5 trillion and $13 trillion in capital expenditures to achieve Musk’s plan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“I estimate two hundred and twelve,” Alexander announced, after a brief mental calculation.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood