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third

[thurd] / θɜrd /
ADJECTIVE
after second
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The Templeton Emerging Markets Equity Fund’s adviser share class has ranked fourth for the one- and 10-year periods and third for the three-year and five-year periods.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

A third straight rise in Canadian exports of cars and light trucks drove a 5.9% rise in motor vehicle shipments as auto production increased.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The poem was first published as an Irish Times Poem of the Week before later appearing in Cullen's third collection, Conditional Perfect.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It will be the third World Cup the venue has hosted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He knew full well this wasn’t my third attempt.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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