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semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
twice a year
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I bonds, which you can buy only through the Treasury directly, are yielding 4.03%; that semiannual rate will be reset on Apr. 30.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Seiberg said he and his colleagues believe only a few companies will initially take advantage of the semiannual option.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

A lawsuit challenging semiannual reporting is likely, but the SEC looks like it’s on solid legal ground, so companies probably will be able to opt into semiannual reporting starting next year, according to Seiberg.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Inflation is forecast to average 2.1% this year, compared with an earlier estimate of 2.0%, the ministry said in its semiannual outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

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

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher