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
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
State of play: Tuesday's 6-1 vote came hours after Rays leaders sent a letter to commissioners saying their delay in approving bonds to finance the stadium wrecked the team's plans to open the ballpark for the 2028 season.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 20 Nov. 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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Then, the Dodgers bused back to the ballpark and entered Chavez Ravine to a hero’s welcome from center field, being serenaded by another 42,000 fans less than 48 hours after the team’s Game 5 World Series win over the New York Yankees.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
State of play: Tuesday's 6-1 vote came hours after Rays leaders sent a letter to commissioners saying their delay in approving bonds to finance the stadium wrecked the team's plans to open the ballpark for the 2028 season.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 4 carats.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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That’s the approximate share of Americans who are on Medicaid, according to KFF, with the federal government reporting 72.4 million people were enrolled in the program as of July.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Roughly 8 minutes later, the suspect rides the bike out of the park, and then he is seen at 6:58 a.m. on the bike at 85th Street and Columbus Avenue, police say.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, a small section of the park was cordoned off with blue and white police tape, giving divers an area to change and get in the water.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 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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Poor quality or insufficient data may lead to inaccurate outcomes.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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However, Richard spent many years in Yorkshire, so the accent is likely inaccurate.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
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On the front of the stadium is a 140-foot inflatable friendship bracelet.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 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 tune brings him not just to the highest tier on that tally, but to the roster in general for the first time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Use the smart speaker with voice control to play tunes, listen to podcasts, create routines around your home, check the weather, and set timers.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, merchants should take matters into their own hands, said Eric Cohen, chief executive of Merchant Advocate, which helps businesses reduce their fees and take a cut of the savings.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Inking Conforto for $17 million certainly stabilizes matters.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Ballpark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballpark. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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