fifty-seven
[fif-tee-sev-uh n]
- a cardinal number, 50 plus 7.
- a symbol for this number, as 57 or LVII.
- a set of this many persons or things.
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- amounting to 57 in number.
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Examples from the Web for fifty-seven
Contemporary Examples
Fifty-seven percent said Lee should be more willing to compromise, and his approval rating has dipped below 50 percent.
Fifty-seven percent of voters in Democratic districts represented by Republicans agree, as well.
Historical Examples
And withal Mathieu was not yet sixty, and Marianne not yet fifty-seven.
FruitfulnessEmile Zola
Which one of the fifty-seven varieties have you elected to uncover first?
The Treasure TrailMarah Ellis Ryan
"Something like fifty-seven pounds odd shillings," said he, with a grin.
Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2)Charles James Lever
But Baldassare was fifty-seven, and there was no sign of issue.
Little Novels of ItalyMaurice Henry Hewlett
They number fifty-seven, including the nine who were killed.
A Half Century of Conflict - Volume IFrancis Parkman