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staggered

[stag-erd] / ˈstæg ərd /












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Separately, the government announced spring and autumn school holidays and is encouraging staggered paid leave—moves that could lift family-oriented tourism and leisure spending.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

In Chicago, spinach goes into the ground in staggered rows, insurance against frost.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

The company has a staggered board, meaning only a certain number of directors come up for election each year, in this case three.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

As he spoke, a cluster of people staggered out of the building.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat