cycle
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Hamilton points to research on female athletes that found higher rates of ligament injuries at certain points in the cycle, likely linked to estrogen’s effects on connective tissue.
From Los Angeles Times
The garden, says Joffe, is a haven for biodiversity, filled with plants that support the full life cycles of butterflies and bees.
From Los Angeles Times
Historically, they were not coordinated: Fiscal policy followed the Congressional cycle, monetary policy was set by an independent Federal Reserve and credit policy reflected often random decisions by regulators.
Miners are also being careful in how they allocate capital, “shaped by lessons from prior boom-bust cycles and a mismatch between fundamentals and market valuations.”
Meanwhile, the rise of influencers and social media have accelerated fashion cycles.
From MarketWatch
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