ninety-one
Americannoun
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a cardinal number, 90 plus 1.
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a symbol for this number, as 91 or XCI.
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a set of this many persons or things.
adjective
Example Sentences
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Gas produces ninety-one percent of its energy, oil contributes nine percent and solar provides less than 0.01 percent.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2023
So he participated, knowing that he would likely receive a prison sentence, and even though his father, who lives on Long Island, and whom he visits every week, is now ninety-one.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 19, 2019
Antonia Morales, who is ninety-one, lamented the destruction of an outdoor market that had been across the street for as long as anyone could remember.
From The New Yorker ● May 27, 2019
Wireless makes up ninety-one per cent of Verizon’s profits, and the landline portion of the company looks increasingly like what Wall Street likes to call a “legacy” asset.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 19, 2016
“Wait,” I say, turning to Aunt Heidi, “did they say ninety-one? Did they keep number ninety-one?”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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