semiannual
adjective
Also occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; biannual.
semiannually
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a word derived from
semiannual.
Example Sentences
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Many companies would continue to release earnings statements quarterly—but not the more involved regulatory filings—even if U.S. authorities approve an option to file only semiannually.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Fed already reports to Congress semiannually through its chairman, as well as through other testimony and submissions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
That time is here, with a proposal to allow companies to report semiannually, instead.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Not mentioned in Atkins’ speech was a proposal, floated by President Trump earlier this year, to allow U.S. firms to switch from reporting their earnings results quarterly to semiannually.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 2, 2025
Among these spots none is more promising than Central America, where the cotton-plant is perennial, and a single acre, as we are assured by Mr. Squier, yields semiannually a bale of superior cotton.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 46, August, 1861 by Various
