reckon

Example Sentences

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Given the mix of likely higher inflation and still-solid economic growth, economists reckon the central bank could make a hawkish shift later in the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But unlike against Spain at the 2002 World Cup and Slovakia in the Euro 2020 play-offs, they led this game 2-0 and now must reckon with how they lost control of their destiny.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“In this scenario, we reckon global refined product margins could approach $100 to $150 alongside $150 crude prices resulting in finished product prices that would be 200% to 300% above the prewar level.”

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

JPMorgan’s strategists reckon it’s too late to sell, and if you do, you run the risk of being “whipsawed.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

“Funny,” the woman continued, “you’ve got the same name as the adventure writer. But I don’t reckon he’d need sailing lessons!”

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr