Example Sentences

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Chinese imports of sanctioned Iranian crude and condensate have been averaging about 1.20 million barrels a day so far in 2026—down 14% from 2025 levels, Kpler data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

“This year, we have been averaging about 10 animals a day for 10 days,” she said.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023

“We have a big arena, so we are working with a small set-up, but we have been averaging around 65% of its capacity,” Serratos told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023

“Many of the absentee staff have been averaging 80 or more hours per week and they are exhausted. Still, that is no excuse for such a critical error.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2022

Our trains have been averaging about fifty tons, and for that weight we have found that a pound pressure is quite sufficient.

From The Undersea Tube by Wessolowski, Hans Waldemar