staggered
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The "staggered" approach has worked for students at college, as the proportion of their students achieving grades A* to C at maths is well above the Northern Ireland average for non-grammar schools.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
You can also mitigate duration risk by using a ladder strategy, buying bonds with staggered maturity dates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
I didn’t feel any affinity with the humanoid that smashed Bolt’s 100-meter record, but found the robot weightlifter that crumpled under a 15kg barbell and staggered into a table very relatable.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Still, because the homes are staggered up a hillside, upward of 100 properties could gain a better lake view from the poisoned trees’ removal, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Shadow staggered backward, the belt dangling from his mouth, as Roz stomped away.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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