fifty

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The Nifty Fifty fetched about 47 times earnings at their peak, which is higher than a simple average of today’s champs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Fifty years after the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty as constitutionally permissible after a brief ban, these figures are a reminder that executions still play a role in American life.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Fifty years from now, Powell’s stand against the president and against the erosion of Fed independence will be an integral part of his legacy, Blinder said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Fifty years later, when America celebrated its bicentennial, the civil-rights and women’s-rights movements had succeeded in securing protections for African-Americans and women.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“That’s Francie’s spending money. Fifty cents a week.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith