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quarter

[kwawr-ter] / ˈkwɔr tər /


NOUN
25 cent coin
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VERB
divide into four equal parts
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The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth quarter but Jalen Brunson put them in front for the first time at 105-104 with 82 seconds remaining.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition to improved earnings for the past quarter, Cracker Barrel also boosted its expectations for sales and profits for the rest of the fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Even at a distance - about a quarter of a mile away - the acrid smell torments my nostrils.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

From here, a move toward $1,200 by the third quarter appears achievable, 23% upside from current levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He did say that Pavey probably had “gone easy” on him and that he was amazed that he’d even lasted a quarter of an hour against him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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