thirty-three
Americannoun
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a cardinal number, 30 plus 3.
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a symbol for this number, as 33 or XXXIII.
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a set of this many persons or things.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of thirty-three
C20: so called because it is played at thirty-three and a third revolutions per minute
Example Sentences
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But to ensure it has a future in the wild, the thirty-three small, scattered panda populations must become self-sustaining—not dependent on humans and ongoing conservation efforts.
From Literature
By the time I retired in 1986, after thirty-three years at Langley, I had authored or coauthored twenty-six research reports and tutored countless students.
From Literature
The exercise was just one minute and thirty-three seconds long.
From Los Angeles Times
Earlier this month, thirty-three members of Congress urged DOL to seek strong and swift penalties against those responsible for child labor in the Hyundai supply chain.
From Reuters
At the age of thirty-three, Valentin was already an experienced combat pilot and commander.
From Literature
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