rough idea
Example Sentences
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While it’s unclear exactly how much the banks will make on SpaceX’s IPO, the past gives a rough idea of how things could shake out.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
"We are counting to get a rough idea of how many people support us," Jana, a first-year philosophy student, told AFP in Belgrade, while staffing one of nearly 500 stands nationwide.
From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025
Right now, fans at least have a rough idea of the time that has elapsed in a game, and get stoppage time from the boards raised at 45 and 90 minues.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
Yamamoto said he believes the club’s training staff has a rough idea of his recovery schedule, but he didn’t offer any specifics while meeting with reporters on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024
Yesterday Peter paid me a true compliment, and just for fun I’ll give you a rough idea of our conversation.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
