prognostication

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That said, the BDC has a 30% exposure to software, but O’Neill says everyone has to make a prognostication about the risk of default and the recovery rate in that event.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

It was the lowest preseason prognostication for the Gators since also coming in fifth in 2015, former coach Jim McElwain’s first season.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

From Cyrus Scofield to Hal Lindsey to Tim LaHaye, we live in the wake of high-stakes prognostication allegedly grounded in John’s dream visions.

From Washington Post • Mar. 21, 2023

First rule of Oscar prognostication: Don’t pick against a movie about orphaned elephants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023

“You’re just the person I came to see, but it seems you found me first. Have you acquired skills of prognostication, like our friend Madame Ionesco?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood