estimate

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The best estimate of a normal return there is the rate of inflation, which was 3.3% a year over the past decade.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

S&P Global’s purchasing managers index for services providers fell to 49.8 points in March from 51.7 in February, its first contractionary reading since January 2023, and down from the earlier flash estimate of 51.1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

By one estimate, the change was projected to increase windblown dust by 40 to 80 tons per day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the minutes, the commission was "advised" of the initial £350,000 cost estimate in February 2022 and approved a business case in October that year.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood