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38

American  
[thur-tee-eyt] / ˈθɜr tiˈeɪt /
Also thirty-eight

noun

plural

38s, 38's

  1. a pistol or revolver using a cartridge approximately .38 inch in diameter.

  2. the cartridge itself.

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Should Allen win the world title, he will become the oldest first-time winner in the modern era, eclipsing Stuart Bingham, who became champion in 2015, aged 38 years and 343 days.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The company earned 38 cents a share during the quarter, up 3% year over year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Another KAI spokeswoman, Anne Purba, told reporters at least four people had died and some 38 were hospitalised.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

At 38, he is the reigning NFL most valuable player.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Israel won that election by a slim margin of 38 votes out of 4,010 cast.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

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