38
Americannoun
plural
38s, 38's-
a pistol or revolver using a cartridge approximately .38 inch in diameter.
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the cartridge itself.
Example Sentences
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Economists surveyed by FactSet expect companies added 38,500 jobs in March.
From Barron's
In the study, six patients between 9 months and 38 years old received continuous sildenafil treatment.
From Science Daily
A supermarket in Orkney has given away about 38,000 bananas - almost double the entire population of the islands - in just three days after accidentally ordering them.
From BBC
A supermarket in Orkney has been giving away bananas after accidentally ordering an estimated 38,000 of them - almost double the entire population of the islands.
From BBC
Salt's one-handed effort dismissed India's Ishan Kishan on 80 from 38 balls in the 16th over, after which Sunrisers were unable to kick on further on a flat pitch perfect for batting.
From BBC
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