median

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"We're in a region where the unemployment rate is the highest in the country and the median salary is among the lowest, so we try to do our bit."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“The 6-month median return implies the S&P 500 could reach 7,400,” says Lee, referring to that 9.2% historical upward move.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Rigetti has indicated it plans to hone its technology in the coming months, saying it expects the latest Cepheus system to reach a median 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity—essentially, a measure of quality—later this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The March median home price, up 18% from last year, surpassed the April 2022 peak of $2 million, according to Compass.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

We roll past the gas station and the fast-food joints and bump across the median into a parking lot.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven