estimate
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In their original bid book, the three prospective host nations unveiled a preliminary estimate of 3.6m tonnes of CO2e, referencing hopes that it would "establish new standards for environmental sustainability in sport".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The investment is more than double Nippon Steel’s original cost estimate for the project.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The consensus third quarter capex estimate is about 62% of expected sales in the period.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A new study has provided the first comprehensive estimate of koala numbers in the region and identified a humane, cost effective strategy to keep the population at sustainable levels.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Adults are particularly accursed when they try to estimate other people’s knowledge and skills.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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