staggered
Example Sentences
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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
Nellie Kottler, from the estate, said the team had been "utterly staggered" by the discovery.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
He could see that as George staggered closer.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
