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semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈæn ju əl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
twice a year
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Some companies including Eli Lilly said in public comment letters they plan to file a semiannual and annual report, but would also publish earnings quarterly.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

In a story published today, I wrote about how companies would tweak their financial reporting if the Securities and Exchange Commission gives them an option to report earnings on a semiannual basis.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Its 22% discount was one of the widest of any U.S. closed-end fund that invested in public securities, according to the fund’s semiannual report.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Warsh has spoken frequently over the past six weeks, including during his first semiannual testimony to Congress, but “he has said very little,” Daco added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The Lost-N-Found Gazette.Ryan’s semiannual collection of items found lying around campus.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher




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