Definition of semiannual
: occurring every six months or twice a year
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Updated on: 21 Jun 2018
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Examples of semiannual in a Sentence
my semiannual visit to my cousin
Recent Examples of semiannual from the Web
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The semiannual meeting of African heads of state and government at the African Union's headquarters here begins Sunday.
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Hanky Panky The brand's semiannual sale starts Thursday, May 24, and goes through Wednesday, May 30, with discounts up to 65 percent.
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In its latest semiannual report in April, the Treasury did not designate South Korea as a currency manipulator while keeping the country on its watch list.
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In a push for federal change, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, and Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, proposed legislation last month calling for daylight saving time to become the new standard, ending the semiannual changing of the clock.
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While the law is in effect, semiannual congressional briefings would be required.
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While the law is in effect, semiannual congressional briefings would be required.
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While the law is in effect, semiannual congressional briefings would be required.
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While the law is in effect, semiannual congressional briefings would be required.
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First Known Use of semiannual
1791
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SEMIANNUAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of semiannual for English Language Learners
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: happening or produced every six months or twice in each year
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