(somewhere) in the region of

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: close to (an amount) : about, approximately

He makes somewhere in the region of $100,000 a year.

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The Rolex Sky-Dweller will set you back in the region of $47,600. —

Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024 White dwarfs are born hot, often in the region of about 180,000 degrees Fahrenheit (100,000 degrees Celsius), although some have been found even hotter. —

Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Even though stock prices are around 20- to 22-times earnings, corporate earnings are growing in the region of high double-digits. —

Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 Why Do Some American Sparkling Wine Producers Use The Term ‘Champagne?’ Legally, the term ‘Champagne’ only refers to sparkling wine that is made in the region of Champagne, France. —

Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for (somewhere) in the region of

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