in a period
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Yorkshire officially entered drought status on Friday after a lack of spring and summer rainfall, having previously been classified as in a period of prolonged dry weather.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Paul, meanwhile, was in a period of uncharacteristic autobiographical directness in his lyric-writing, documenting his grievances with his actor girlfriend Jane Asher while residing in her family’s London home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The economy is expanding at an above-average speed even in a period of unusual turmoil at home and abroad.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Science denialism comes from many directions, and unfortunately we are in a period where it’s flourishing.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I shared a common belief that the horrors of war would bring our various leaders to their senses and usher in a period of peace and harmony,” Hall said.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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