staggered

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Humphrys told The Times he "staggered" back to the office after a "lavish" lunch in August 1974 - and then told to break the news that US president Richard Nixon was resigning.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

There are additional releases of shares at staggered intervals, including after the company reports its second quarterly earnings as a public company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"We work in staggered timing... doing our work in early mornings and after sunset," said 42-year-old Babulal Narayan, who rakes the salt as brine water dries in shallow pools.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Startled young women, hands in the air, staggered out of darkened rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Master Gogolev staggered into the back nursery, bellowing like a giant from a fairy tale.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood