thirty-nine
Americannoun
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a cardinal number, 30 plus 9.
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a symbol for this number, as 39 or XXXIX.
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a set of this many persons or things.
adjective
Example Sentences
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The researchers found prices were rising faster than inflation in thirty-nine states and Washington, D.C.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
In predominantly German-speaking lands, an alliance of thirty-nine sovereign states known as the Germanic Confederation emerged as a replacement for the former Holy Roman Empire in 1815.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
“One hundred thirty-nine days have passed since my wife has been able to speak to me, to our family and our friends,” Cherelle Griner said during the rally, stopping to compose herself several times.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2022
Two hundred and thirty-nine candidates are standing, of whom 90 will be elected.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2022
In my thirty-nine years on this earth, the Holy City of Mecca had been the first time I had ever stood before the Creator of All and felt like a complete human being.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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