staggered
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Officials from Alberta said the staggered increases would save its energy sector up to C$250 billion in compliance costs, and provide certainty to investors about the regulatory landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Startled young women, hands in the air, staggered out of darkened rooms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
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
Leo staggered, suddenly feeling like he was standing on the surface of a trampoline.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
