Example Sentences

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Experts do not believe any remarks from him will approximate remorse because his team has already announced his plan to appeal his conviction.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2018

I expect readers will approximate the town in “An Honest Woman” to one they already know.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 17, 2016

For fun: Stationery queen June Thomas reckons with Postable, the Uber of greeting card services, a website that will approximate human handwriting and mail out physical cards at your request.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2016

“The level of effort required for these activities will approximate 30 to 50 hours per month,” the agreement states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2016

Imitating this sound on a small gong or drumhead will approximate the type of play with timbre that is required.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin