staggered

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Over the first six months of this staggered fiscal year, the deficit fell by 11 percent, or $139 billion, thanks to the increase in revenue that occurred between October and December due to customs duties.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

A simple strategy is to “ladder” Treasury bills: Divide your investment into portions and purchase bills with staggered maturities, such as 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

They staggered their last days and made a rolling drama out of it for weeks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Staff were offered a staggered 10% pay rise over three years with a 3.5% bump in the first year, following by 3.25% in the two years after.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

He staggered sideways on his spindly legs, tripped over his own foot, and fell full-length into the crick.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck