reckoned

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The inspector-general’s office reckoned that thousands of widows and widowers may also have missed out on more than $100 million in benefits through claiming errors that they should have been advised against.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The viewer has reckoned with their unease by finding humor in an otherwise unfunny topic.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The EIA reckoned that in 2022, emissions from burning coal accounted for about 20% of U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions and 55% of CO2 emissions from the electric power industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Farmer groups have also shown, on multiple occasions, that they are a street force to be reckoned with.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

He had reckoned, during the terrible night, on finding at least some of the tribe holding out against the horrors of the island in the safest place.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding