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Contemporary Examples of fifty-six
Fifty-six grizzlies were known to die in 2012—rough numbers that probably represent about half of actual mortality.
Fifty-six percent of those surveyed believed the “website glitches” are “part of a broader problem with the health care law.”
“Fifty-six percent of university graduates are women,” she says.
Saudi Princess Diaries: An Outspoken Royal on Riots, Women, and ‘Seinfeld’Abigail Pesta
September 27, 2012
And in these two instances—separated by ninety-two blocks and fifty-six years—it was they who died in the attempt.
Lillian Hellman, Clarence Birdseye and Thai Jones: Must Read NonfictionVictoria Beale, Wendy Smith, Kevin Canfield
May 17, 2012
Fifty-six percent of likely voters are inclined to vote for a Republican, 38 percent for a Democrat.
Historical Examples of fifty-six
The Fireworks Music was scored for fifty-six wind instruments.
HandelEdward J. Dent
General Dorrien was a west of England man, and turning fifty-six.
There are only fifty-six inhabitants, men, women, and children.
The Last VoyageLady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
Eight times seven did, and he said "fifty-six" with great satisfaction.
The Crofton BoysHarriet Martineau
"Five hundred and fifty-six dollars and sixty cents," he said.
Spring StreetJames H. Richardson