guess at
Example Sentences
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But that's more of an educated guess at this stage.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Scientists can only guess at the exact shape of the animals, the size of the fins, or how fast they could swim.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The market has been clear for more than three years, ever since the launch of ChatGPT: Investors will refuse to look ahead and guess at the future, and instead will focus on visible near-term earnings.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
“It’s frustrating to have this lack of detail,” said Alaska state fund investment chief Marcus Frampton, who can only guess at why his $15 billion private-equity portfolio underperformed a widely used benchmark last fiscal year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
“I would hazard a guess at male,” said Professor Trelawney.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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