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fifty

[fif-tee] / ˈfɪf ti /
ADJECTIVE
having 50 of something
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Harry Brook shone with a sensational 15-ball fifty as Sunrisers Leeds posted the highest total in Hundred history in their 37-run win against London Spirit.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Two hundred fifty years ago, the Founders expressed the aspirations of the American people in imperishable language.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

It would have been "virtually impossible" for such exceptional temperatures to occur in June fifty years ago, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t complain, I like to be in my thoughts, but who would have thought that at fifty, suddenly, it’s just me, my dog and our silence?

From Salon May 9, 2026

The eastern-most port of the Erie Canal, Albany had grown to about fifty thousand residents.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

A mum-of-three in her fifties, who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity, said she had studied for her degree at a franchised college in London.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

The 35-year-old has had a quiet winter with no fifties in 15 international innings across all formats, though a 97 not out in the SA20 in January casts doubt on those writing him off entirely.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook scored quick fifties but Nepal took regular wickets as England made 184-7 on Sunday in their opening Group C match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai.

From Barron's Feb. 8, 2026

Martyn was also a prolific one-day international batter, scoring 5,346 runs from 208 matches at an average of 40, with five hundreds and 37 fifties.

From BBC Jan. 4, 2026

A female officer in her fifties, wearing full camouflage, was glaring at them, and barking at the Dutch reporter.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers



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