approx.
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approximate.
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approximately.
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“Since Memorial Day weekend, the domestic box office has been running at approx. 50% of 2019 levels, with several spikes from strong titles, but then returning to 50% of 2019,” Gross said in an email.
From Seattle Times
"During a family walk at Prospect Point at approx. 9:30 p.m., the boy was running ahead when a coyote lunged and bit him on the leg. His parents chased the coyote away. The child suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from hospital."
From Fox News
"Jimmy Rich was in a fatal car accident at approx. 8pm yesterday. He was a brother, my right hand man, an uncle to our kids and beloved by all who experienced his singular character and wit."
From Fox News
“Both Liverpool and Newcastle team coaches safely at the stadium. Approx 150 persons gathered to applaud the home team in. Supporting your club in the way your manager and captain asked,” report the local bobbies on Twitter.
From The Guardian
On 3/29/21 at approx 11:40 AM, in front of 360 W 43 St in Manhattan, the suspect punched and kicked a 65-year-old woman while making anti-Asian statements.
From BBC
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