average
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But in November and December of that year, the average yield on the 10-year decreased to 6.7% for both months, as worried investors bought U.S. government bonds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
In the month of March, rainfall was broadly below average in eastern and south-east England, April has started even drier.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
UnitedHealth now trades at roughly 17 times forward earnings—below its five-year average of about 19.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
That compares with its June 2025 average of $8,475 a metric ton.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
“It takes the average pupil four years for a diploma,” Tansy calculated.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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