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quarter

[kwawr-ter] / ˈkwɔr tər /


NOUN
25 cent coin
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VERB
divide into four equal parts
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Brunson quickly became New York’s most reliable player when it mattered most, taking over when the Knicks were down late, turning the fourth quarter into his corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

“Every coin has a head and a tail,” he said, flipping his wrist as though tossing a quarter in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Jalen Brunson, who was unanimously named Most Valuable Player in the Finals, orchestrated their recovery with 45 points, including 15 in the final quarter.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

It currently offers a 1:1 match donation for up to a quarter of any employee’s total equity grant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Besides, Penelope had been standing at the door of Lady Constance’s dressing room for a quarter of an hour waiting to get a word in, and her feet were beginning to ache.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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