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half-century

British

noun

a period of 50 years

during the past half-century
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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Super Giants suffered early setbacks as Tim Seifert and captain Aiden Markram fell cheaply, but Buttler combined power-hitting with deft touches around the ground to bring up his half-century in 31 balls.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

In 2015, then president Barack Obama attempted a rapprochement with the Cuban government, hoping a more diplomatic approach would yield better relations after a half-century of hostility.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

In many ways, though, the world in the past half-century has not sped up—it has actually slowed down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

The first free-hit was heaved over cow corner for six, the second free-hit was swatted over long-on to bring up a 39-ball half-century and another maximum was slotted over the leg-side fence.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 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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