1
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
roughly 80% of the country's population is of that faith
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as in severely
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
if you treat the machine roughly, it will of course break
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Recent Examples of roughly
Illinois has a population of almost 13 million, with roughly half residing in the greater Chicago area.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Reinhart also noted that the school district has to bus about 20% of Star’s elementary-school-age children to Eagle for school, a roughly 30-minute trip each way.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
That amounts to roughly a third of the federal workforce, which is about 3 million.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Feb. 2025
Packing at least six grams of protein in roughly 80 calories, eggs are often hailed as a nutritious and easy way to get your macronutrients in the morning (even though experts say eating too many can be risky).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Reinhart also noted that the school district has to bus about 20% of Star’s elementary-school-age children to Eagle for school, a roughly 30-minute trip each way.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
That amounts to roughly a third of the federal workforce, which is about 3 million.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Feb. 2025
Packing at least six grams of protein in roughly 80 calories, eggs are often hailed as a nutritious and easy way to get your macronutrients in the morning (even though experts say eating too many can be risky).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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In Missouri, school districts must provide 1,044 hours of instruction, or approximately 166 days per year, with a cap of 36 virtual learning hours per year and 10 weather makeup days.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2025
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The width of the spot is greater than 6 centimeters (approximately the size of a pencil eraser), although melanoma could be diagnosed at smaller sizes.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Fort Knox is a Kentucky military installation about 40 miles south of Louisville, known for holding more than 147 million ounces of the U.S.' gold reserves.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, these workers lose almost $3,500 a year, or about 16% of their income, because of this persistent wage theft in the industry, the report said.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Workers were informed about the buyouts during a meeting that lasted around 10 minutes on Monday, the report said.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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That’s why all of this is up in the air — and curious teams are undoubtedly sniffing around.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Republicans worked hard in recent years to court Venezuelan American voters in Florida, convinced that their party’s focus on law and order and attacks on socialism could win over the fast-growing group.—
Patricia Mazzei,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The show leans hard on assumptions viewers across the political spectrum will bring without challenging any one set.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Roughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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