approximate
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The impressive gray whales have the longest annual migration of any mammal, travelling an approximate 15,000-20,000km roundtrip to breed.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
I can only present the challenges and make approximate financial estimates, none of which are guaranteed.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 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
Stout and slightly gruff, Dipper has a digital face that can approximate more than 40 expressions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Adult-led learning situations may be able to tap into or approximate the multi-modality that may increase arts and learning connections for children.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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