reckons

present tense third-person singular of reckon
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium

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as in relies
to place reliance or trust don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there

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Recent Examples of reckons But that role is now at risk as the birthplace of Hitler reckons with a potential new government that is anything but neutral. Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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  • The company estimates that its current liquidity will enable it to meet operating expenses through at least the next twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The company estimates that its existing cash and marketable securities will last through December 31, 2024, but will not be sufficient to fund operations for twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • Just remember, whatever one person thinks, roughly half the nation thinks otherwise.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Jupiter thinks this is the perfect moment to establish a friendly acquaintanceship with Chiron.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Wider gap for part-time workers The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
  • King Energy calculates what the electricity would have been without the solar panels and then charges each tenant at a 10% discount.
    Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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  • The company continues to face liquidity challenges and relies on external financing to fund its operations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company relies on cash advances from related parties to support its operations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • The process begins with that concept stage when Dahlgren said the line reviews what worked well on previous ships and considers the broader state of the industry.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
  • With 99% of counties nationwide affected by flooding since 1996, FEMA considers floods the most common and costly natural disasters in the country.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • Management believes current cash balances and additional capital available under existing agreements will be sufficient to meet near-term capital needs.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • While the city’s planning staff believes Good Samaritan’s rezoning complies with the general plan, HCA can expect opposition from some members of the City Council based on recent statements.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • There isn’t a blueprint for change management, and in many cases, the range of possibilities depends on a company’s organizational set-up and resources.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Yet, customer satisfaction depends upon reliable and timely deliveries.
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • What makes a good sniper rifle?
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The weapon itself is secondary and is only really a tool that makes the sniper’s job easier.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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