last quarters

Half-lit lunar phases

Last quarters refers to the final three-month periods of fiscal or calendar years, used in business and financial contexts to discuss year-end performance, earnings reports, and budget reconciliations.

The company's last quarters showed stronger revenue than analysts expected.

In astronomy, the last quarter is a lunar phase when the moon appears half-illuminated, occurring roughly three weeks after a new moon.

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