in the ballpark
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The companies haven’t said how much, but based on comparable therapies, the full treatment could cost somewhere in the ballpark of $300,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
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
In terms of other sporting entities, Mercedes are valued at slightly less than Manchester United and slightly more than Liverpool - so it's in the ballpark of valuations for leading non-US sports franchises.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
If the Tower Buzzers do not win that fight for dollars, Ontario’s investment in the ballpark could turn out to be a poor one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025
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