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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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STOCKHOLM—Ericsson expects networks growth despite reporting a sales drop in North America in the first quarter and warning that the cost of components is rising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Used electric vehicle sales increased 25% in the first quarter this year, according to Cox.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The company reported a forecast-beating net profit of $141 million in the quarter, down from $167 million in the year-earlier period but above a FactSet-compiled forecast of $138 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

High-performance computing chipmaking was responsible for 61% of Taiwan Semi sales in the first quarter, while 26% was from smartphone customers.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

So he kept the men and sleds and boats close together, relaying forward one agonizing quarter mile at a time.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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