twenty-one

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Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Twenty-one people are facing charges as part of a massive hospice fraud scheme that prosecutors say bilked California’s medical system out of $267 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Twenty-one of 25 analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Twenty-one percent of analysts rate Rivian stock as Sell, significantly higher than the S&P 500 average of 7%.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Twenty-one, since he dropped the one he tried to take with him.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison