thirty-nine
Americannoun
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a cardinal number, 30 plus 9.
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a symbol for this number, as 39 or XXXIX.
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a set of this many persons or things.
adjective
Example Sentences
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These prizes were fifty-five people who had been divided into thirty-nine groups or lots.
From Literature
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The next year, I counted thirty-nine of them.
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“One hundred thirty-nine days have passed since my wife has been able to speak to me, to our family and our friends,” Cherelle Griner said during the rally, stopping to compose herself several times.
From Seattle Times
Two hundred and thirty-nine candidates are standing, of whom 90 will be elected.
From BBC
I went on to win thirty-nine singles, doubles titles, and mixed doubles titles at the four major or “Grand Slam” tournaments — the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
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