as in sections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth
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The department stated in its denial its enrollment projections did not show the district would need a new school building anytime soon.
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Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
These projections estimate how many points each team would be expected to score and allow in a game against an average opponent at a neutral site.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
From my experience, a thorough risk assessment should include an in-depth review of key areas such as cash flow projections, client payment behavior, market trends and operational efficiencies.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But, to determine that, commissioners would need an accounting and projections that separate the funding and spending by each of the components of the bridge tolls.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Solar activity—events that produce the northern lights—peaked in October and will continue into 2025 and early 2026, according to NOAA, but NASA’s projections suggest a possible increase in activity in late December and early January.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
More interest rate cuts are likely in 2025 and 2026, according to FOMC projections.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For instance, regularly adjusting cash flow projections or financial performance expectations as new information becomes available can help preemptively address financial challenges.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
These projections estimate how many points each team would be expected to score and allow in a game against an average opponent at a neutral site.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
From my experience, a thorough risk assessment should include an in-depth review of key areas such as cash flow projections, client payment behavior, market trends and operational efficiencies.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But, to determine that, commissioners would need an accounting and projections that separate the funding and spending by each of the components of the bridge tolls.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Solar activity—events that produce the northern lights—peaked in October and will continue into 2025 and early 2026, according to NOAA, but NASA’s projections suggest a possible increase in activity in late December and early January.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
More interest rate cuts are likely in 2025 and 2026, according to FOMC projections.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For instance, regularly adjusting cash flow projections or financial performance expectations as new information becomes available can help preemptively address financial challenges.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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