sixth year

British

noun

(in Scotland) the most senior class in a secondary school to which pupils, usually above the legal leaving age, may proceed to take sixth-year studies, retake or take additional Highers, etc

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sixth year

Even so, inflation would still be running notably above the Fed’s 2% target for sixth year in a row.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

His key concern is that inflation expectations could indeed ramp up as the Fed is now in the process of missing its inflation target for a sixth year.

From Barron's ● May 23, 2026

Many of China’s other large developers have defaulted on their debt and investors continue to speculate over how policymakers plan to address the real-estate slump as it drags on into a sixth year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

Comedian Jack Whitehall will be hosting the ceremony for the sixth year running.

From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025

He was a tall and burly sixth year and, at the moment, his eyes were gleaming with a crazed enthusiasm.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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