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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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The agendas also contained a distorted periodic table, unreadable phases of the moon and other garbled educational material that parents suspect may have been created using artificial intelligence.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," the security alert said on Saturday.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," it said.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

But it has also spurred periodic selloffs, as investors have blanched at the mind-boggling cost of the enterprise.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Because there were a few cases of tuberculosis in the prison, everyone had to get a periodic chest X-ray.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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