quarters
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Too many people face a "cliff-edge drop in income" when they retire, with more than three quarters not on course to save enough for a "moderate" lifestyle, a pensions trade body has warned.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The data agency said public-sector spending, which incorporates all levels of government, fell in the first quarter, marking the second drop in three quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In recent quarters, the stock had sold off on concerns about rising overhead, which can mean that a retailer is opening stores too quickly.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
When a company reports increasing revenue and earnings, analysts from brokerage and research firms will respond by raising their estimates for the coming quarters.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Penelope saw him several times in the common room of the barracks as she and the children explored their temporary quarters.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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