five

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The economists considered a family earning between five times and 15 times the poverty guideline to be in the upper middle class—thus their parameters of $133,000 to $400,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

After the fight, American Shields - who has held 15 world title belts across five weight divisions - stepped into the ring to face off with Price.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

South Carolina, under legendary coach Dawn Staley, is playing in the national championship game for the third straight year and fourth time in five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Given high annual BDC fees that can run five percentage points or more, the managers need to use leverage in order to pay dividends that run at close to 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The fog was so thick that they couldn’t see Wolf five paces ahead.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver