semiannual

Now we are treated to the semiannual spectacle of watching Republicans pretend they care about the deficit.

But the day after Christmas he came to the office early to get his semiannual check and cash it.

He has had steady two-quarts-a-day men, and men who were subject only to semiannual debauches.

"I was merely quoting from the auditor's semiannual report, of which that is a summary," he said, indicating the folded paper.