quarter
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Retail sales fell in April as consumer confidence slumped, while business surveys point to a possible contraction in the economy during the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Plum didn’t register a shot attempt until early in the third quarter when she hit a mid-range jumper to go ahead 45-43.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
TOKYO-Japan’s economy grew at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter but remained on a recovery track, keeping alive hopes that a rate hike is on the horizon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The Snacks division remains a key concern, with organic sales falling 6% in the second quarter due to weak demand and competition.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
After running almost a quarter of a mile, I caught up to the wagon and stood with my hands on my waist trying to catch my breath.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
Vocabulary lists containing quarter
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