Banks also pay interest at different times. But the majority of them pay semiannually.

各银行，付利息的时间也不一样，但是大部分银行都是半年付一次。

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Revise material and tools & equipment data base semiannually according to MS;

按MS 每半年修订航材及工具设备数据库；

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The premium may be paid semiannually, quarterly or monthly, and the premium expiration date is the corresponding day of semiannual, quarterly or monthly effective date of the Contract, respectively.

分期交付分为半年交、季交和月交三种方式，保险费到期日分别为本合同半年、季和月的生效对应日。

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Series EE bonds are sold at half the face value and earn an adjustable interest rate (recently 4.3%) that compounds semiannually.

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Every organization shall be governed by a responsible board of not less than five individuals, a majority of whom shall be independent, who shall meet at least semiannually to establish policy and review its accomplishments.

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