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six

[siks] / sɪks /
ADJECTIVE
having six of something
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It was Dion's first full concert in six years after she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, which forced her to cancel tours.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

"Over the past three to six months, we've often faced electricity problems, especially at the children's centre," said the doctor, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

The law in China permits authorities to hold an individual for up to six months.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Glasnow settled in for the third and fourth innings, retiring six straight.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

I was hoping to go to the pool for an hour of extra practice, especially now that the meet is only six weeks away, but it’s closed for maintenance.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

"You can get done by the tail - it's very hard when people have the license and ability to hit sixes," Cook told Test Match Special.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Even Jofra Archer got involved, heaving two sixes of his own.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Buttler made 33 from 20 before Walter combined with the destructive Heinrich Klaasen and the pair added 114 off just 52 balls, with Walter whacking eight sixes and Klaasen four.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The right-hander dominated the bowling in crashing 10 fours and seven sixes in a superb 123 from 76 balls in Lancashire's 443-6.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

“Dear old Hixby’s. Isn’t it odd? The book was scarcely any use at all, but I feel a bit at sixes and sevens without it.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood



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