estimating

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"We're really bad at estimating about time we spend doing things, particularly around tech use," said Etchells, a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"I really hope that somebody jumps in now and does something like that" for Bundibugyo, Geisbert said, estimating that it could be done in as little as six or seven months.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

SpaceX, which aims to debut in June and is estimating a public net worth of nearly $2 trillion, will not be like any other ticker.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Morgan analysts estimating that more than 30 million Americans could be taking GLP-1s by 2030, up from 10 million this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

It was the equivalent of pulling a frantic all-nighter to get a paper done in college, only Barack was estimating it would take him roughly a couple of months to get the book finished.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama