half-century

British  

noun

1. a period of 50 years

   during the past half-century

2. 1. a score or grouping of 50

      a half-century of points

   2. ( as modifier )

      as I near the half-century mark

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half-century

Sergis brought up the half-century with a weaving run and was followed over by second row Sariah Paki.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Even from this distance, nearly a half-century later, it’s still capable of raising the hair on your arms.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

If Vin Scully provided the voice for the first half-century of Major League Baseball in Southern California, Newhan provided the words.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Jacks clubbed a 25-ball half-century on his way to 66 not out.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

She told Elizabeth Cady Stanton, “The hardships of the last half-century are forgotten.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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