fifth

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Texas, which is fifth in the nation in offensive efficiency, shot just 25% during the first half.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Granma, Cuba’s official newspaper, said Thursday that this would be the fifth time the government has issued what it called a pardon since 2011, freeing more than 11,000 people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

John Jackson, Bruce Tasker, Stuart Benson and Joel Fearon finished fifth at Sochi 2014 behind two Russian crews, who were later disqualified for doping.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Read more: Mortgage rates rise for the fifth week in a row.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

To the casual observer, it probably looked about the same as the party he’d had on the last day of fifth grade: same pool, same sunshine, same kids.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix