fifth
Example Sentences
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The resulting “Making the Best of What’s Left” was written not just for her peers, but for anyone with parents, relatives or friends in what she calls the “final fifth.”
They are tied for the third-most 20-point losses in the league, yet somehow are still clinging to fifth in the Western Conference standings.
From Los Angeles Times
His production might have to drop by a fifth, endangering his three processing plants and 1,500 employees.
Wilfried Nancy insists he can oversee a revival in Celtic's fortunes following a 2-0 defeat by Motherwell that represented his fifth loss in seven game since taking charge of the Scottish champions.
From Barron's
The Clippers claimed a fifth straight victory with a dominant 131-90 win over the Sacramento Kings, while the Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 129-119.
From BBC
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