How to Use three-quarter in a Sentence
three-quarter
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            The three-quarter sleeves are ruched for a bit of dimension.
                        
—Glamour, 14 Nov. 2023
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            Jokic, a three-time MVP, made a three-quarter court shot at the third-quarter buzzer to put the Nuggets up by 25 points.
                        
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
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            The three-quarter sleeves and high neck is simple and modest upon first look.
                        
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023
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            The three-quarter button down style gives the top a slice of preppy, tomboy-ish flair that meshes well with Holmes’ trainers.
                        
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
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            Viewed from the rear three-quarter angle, the Vanquish recalls an arrow, drawn from its quiver and aimed at the target.
                        
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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            In total there are two full bathrooms, a three-quarter bathroom and a powder room.
                        
—Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
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            They’re also cut in a three-quarter length for maximum comfort when worn with a ski boot.
                        
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2023
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            Hunters can only kill two rams with three-quarter curl or bigger, and the hunt ends within 48 hours after the quota is met.
                        
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
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            To use the nozzle, twist it onto a garden hose with a three-quarter diameter thread.
                        
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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            Fittings at each end are a standard three-quarter inch to work with any faucets around your home, as well as your favorite garden nozzles.
                        
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
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            There exists no three-quarter vision, either, because of the 18-inch dead panel (their term, not ours) behind the B-pillars.
                        
—John Phillips, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2023
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            The midi length, three-quarter sleeves, and crew neckline allow for modesty, while the stretchy material allows for a full range of movement.
                        
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 15 Aug. 2023
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            The set includes a three-quarter length top and matching long pajama bottoms, which are also available in a cropped length for petite shoppers.
                        
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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            New photos show workers moving dirt and framing buildings on the nearly three-quarter acre property, which White called home for more than 50 years.
                        
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
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            But, what makes this best-selling version a stand-out is the V-neck button-up front and ruffled three-quarter sleeves, which create a simple-yet-elevated look.
                        
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
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            Her perfect navy suit with its three-quarter sleeves perfectly matched her impossibly narrow low navy heels.
                        
—Town & Country, 17 Aug. 2023
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            Maison Kitsuné is also concentrating on materials, as seen in cashmere and chunky wool knits with a range of cozy sweaters in three-quarter zip and V-neck versions.
                        
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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            The V-neck provides a flattering design while the three-quarter sleeves add a little extra coverage for chillier summer nights.
                        
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
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            Hidden securely behind gates, on a corner parcel spanning almost three-quarter acres, the au courant spread was completed in 2020.
                        
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
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            While the three-quarter plate obscures much of the movement components, its superb finishing nevertheless excites all who come in contact with it.
                        
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
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            Initially, the General Assembly granted exemptions through a three-quarter vote of both houses, but now, a simple majority can revoke them.
                        
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Jan. 2025
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            Wednesday morning’s police activity comes after officials from the mayor’s office and other city bureaus toured the three-quarter-block-long development last week.
                        
—Savannaheadens, oregonlive, 13 Apr. 2023
 
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