in the ballpark
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Supply worries, however, could still see prices climb back in the ballpark of recent highs, said Wells Fargo’s Samana, noting that it has been sinking in that some demand destruction is taking place.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Forbes places its current estimate in the ballpark of $22.6 billion.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
You just need to get in the ballpark.
From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025
I would have picked his stunningly poetic description of the final inning of the Sandy Koufax perfect game: “There’s 29,000 people in the ballpark and a million butterflies.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024
Now 36 and seeking help from sponsors, he doesn’t like to keep tabs on what feels like a lifetime of losses, but he puts the total figure in the ballpark of A$2m.
From BBC • Aug. 26, 2024
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