forty-five
noun
for·ty-five
ˌfȯr-tē-ˈfīv 
1
: a number that is five more than 40 see Table of Numbers
2
: a .45 caliber handgun
—usually written .45
3
: a phonograph record designed to be played at 45 revolutions per minute
—usually written 45
forty-five
adjective
forty-five
pronoun, plural in construction
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This would be Tuckahoe, New York, 35 minutes from Grand Central Terminal and my home town for the past forty-five years.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
For forty-five years, Tehran’s Shiite theocracy has heralded its political system as a model for all predominantly Muslim countries—and even beyond.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
One hundred forty-five scores were eligible in the category.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
For ideal immune function, health professionals advise engaging in moderate-intensity exercise two to three times a week for up to forty-five minutes.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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John Mariani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
For forty-five years, Tehran’s Shiite theocracy has heralded its political system as a model for all predominantly Muslim countries—and even beyond.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
One hundred forty-five scores were eligible in the category.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
For ideal immune function, health professionals advise engaging in moderate-intensity exercise two to three times a week for up to forty-five minutes.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Forty-five.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forty-five. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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