approximate
Example Sentences
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I can only present the challenges and make approximate financial estimates, none of which are guaranteed.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
In place of the populars, Day said she began measuring herself against her favorite electronic artists, whose style of performance she idolized but felt she could never approximate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The $41-a-share cash payout represented a roughly 140% premium to Apellis’ Monday close, as well as an approximate 35% premium to the 52-week high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Hegseth on Thursday indirectly confirmed the approximate value of the Pentagon's request for additional funding, saying: "As far as $200 billion, I think that number could move."
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
With Fly’s footage and Guardian’s help, I am able to approximate the location of Courage.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing approximate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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