a seven-inch phonograph record played at 45 r.p.m., especially a popular-music single.
She’s in the market for a phonograph so she can play her grandfather’s mint collection of 45s from the 1960s.
an identifier of or nickname for Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. president, alternately used with disparaging intent by opponents and with affection by supporters.
First recorded in 1945–50
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This will lead to wind chills of -40 to -60 across northern New England and -25 to -45 in eastern New York and Massachusetts.
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023
Hurts executed this RPO perfectly on 3rd & 2 from the -45.
From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2023
Temperatures have dropped to lower than -45 degrees Fahrenheit already, and at -50 degrees below Fahrenheit the difficulties for aircraft become extreme.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2012
Previously booming industries were among the biggest fallers, with car retailers and repair shops the least confident after a 65-point drop on the previous quarter to an index score of -45.
From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2011
With interceptions being credited as -45 adjusted yards, Collins averaged -9.25 Adjusted Yards per Attempt on Sunday, the worst by any winning quarterback with at least 10 pass attempts since 1960.
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2010
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