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quarter

[kwawr-ter] / ˈkwɔr tər /


NOUN
25 cent coin
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VERB
divide into four equal parts
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Restaurant customer traffic declined 6.7% from a year earlier in the three months through May 1, an improvement from the previous quarter but still a loss that executives are trying to reverse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth quarter but Jalen Brunson put them in front for the first time at 105-104 with 82 seconds remaining.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition to improved earnings for the past quarter, Cracker Barrel also boosted its expectations for sales and profits for the rest of the fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Goldman Sachs gained 68% over the past year and shows potential for a 23% upside to $1,200 by the third quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tucking the quarter into her pocket, Nancy went over to join Bess and George.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene




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