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If this change happened in 1998, for example, it would have cost the average beneficiary $78,000 over the past 28 years.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Freshman classes at public high schools will be capped at 28 students, the government said, down from the current average of more than 30.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Digital media used "maxxing" nearly 19 times more in August 2026 compared to the 2025 monthly average, Dictionary.com found.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The guys making mid-to-high six-figure salaries aren’t connected with the average lovelorn, longing moviegoer — go figure!

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

Today, the global average is only 1.5 per cent, taking war and crime together.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

"And even if we obtained some averages at some point, we still wouldn't be able to make universal statements about health risks in the region," Weissenborn cautions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

After a slow start to his international 50-over career, Brook averages just under 50 in his past 29 matches and almost 57 in 2026.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Southern California’s fire season typically peaks in July and August, when each day averages a roughly 22% chance of significant fire, Shameson said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

A positive return on the market is not guaranteed, of course, but based on historical averages, the long-term trajectory is upward.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Then Roy remembered that his father seemed to have a supernatural memory—for instance, he could still recite the batting averages of the entire starting lineup for the 1978 New York Yankees.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

Shipments through Hormuz averaged 12.65 million barrels a day over seven days, around 26% below the prewar baseline of 17.15 million barrels a day, according to Kpler data reported Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Analytics company CoStar reports that downtown hotels averaged $200-$210 per night from June through September.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Middle East oil flows, including shipments through Hormuz and alternative routes across the region, averaged more than 24 million barrels a day in the week through Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

He averaged 2.9 points and 1.2 assists during the regular season while shooting 38.6% from three.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

It was also at about this time that they were able to work out that the cycle of Yellowstone’s eruptions averaged one massive blow every 600,000 years.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

So why are they averaging 3.75 goals per game outside the Premier League, as opposed to just 1.29 goals per game in it?

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Regular unleaded is averaging about $4.29 a gallon.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

In 2018, dairy milk was the most commonly added ingredient by weight, averaging 21.4 grams per day.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

But over that time, Kessler displayed his skill set, averaging 9.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.2 assists a game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

I had 400 plants, probably averaging 5 potatoes each; 2000 taters.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir