as in approximate
not precisely correct
I suspect that the ballpark costs we were quoted for the kitchen renovation will turn out to be too low
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Recent Examples of ballpark
Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Catch up quick: The Commission and the St. Pete Council approved an agreement in July for a $1.3-billion ballpark and redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District near the stadium site.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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An easy way to do this is create an Excel spreadsheet to track your spending or go back though your bank and credit card statements from the past year to get a ballpark idea of your monthly spending.
—Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
The Astros share their spring training complex and ballpark with the Washington Nationals.
—Chron, 5 Mar. 2021
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The fate of large Y-A-N-K-E-E-S signs on both sides of the ballpark remains undetermined.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Catch up quick: The Commission and the St. Pete Council approved an agreement in July for a $1.3-billion ballpark and redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District near the stadium site.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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The app will still try to infer your approximate location, but that’s less risky.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here are the approximate times opening act Gracie Abrams will take the stage, Taylor Swift will perform and the surprise songs should happen.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Located at Quiet Waters Park, this waterpark claims to have the state’s longest cable park, which is used for waterskiing and wakeboarding without a boat tow.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Obed Wild and Scenic River: One of Tennessee’s two parks designated as a Dark Sky Park by Dark Sky International, Obed Wild and Scenic River is a national park in rural East Tennessee.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Alec Gellis, 31, stayed behind Monday night to save his home in Malibu’s Serra Retreat neighborhood from the flames.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Located near Piccadilly Circus at the intersection of Mayfair, Soho, and St. James neighborhoods, Hotel Café Royal is a coveted spot year-round, whether for a stay or just for afternoon tea, as T+L editor Susmita Baral experienced during her visit earlier this year.Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a deal announced on December 14, ABC News agreed to pay the sum toward Trump's presidential library and issue a public apology in order to settle a defamation lawsuit over inaccurate statements made by anchor George Stephanopoulos during a broadcast earlier this year.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, these decisions also tend to be more inaccurate.Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are no federal dollars related to the transfer of RFK and in fact, the legislation does not require or link at all to a stadium.Melissa Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hyundai ultimately opened its plant in Savannah, less than four hours south by car and near a critical shipping port, but has recruited from Georgia Tech since before Cabrera joined and spent $55 million in 2023 (to be paid over 20 years) for naming rights to the university’s football stadium.Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The police also told the outlet that homes in the vicinity were damaged with roofs blown off and windows shattered. Paul and Sue Duchek — who live about 200 feet from the explosion — told ABC7 Eyewitness News that smoke was visible before the blast at their home.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The fashion industry in China is making strides to sync with international standards, staying in tune with its global counterparts.Li Jun, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sammy Hagar opened the show a 10-song roundup of Van Halen, solo, Chickenfoot and Montrose tunes, backed by Van Halen’s Michael Anthony, drummer Kenny Aronoff and guitarist Joe Satriani.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 14 Dec. 2024
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At a lunch on Monday with members of the press, President Joan Laporta spoke on the matter and attempted to put minds at rest.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The briefing was the first time the White House will substantially weigh in on the matter.The Hill, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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