period
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The company posted 10% growth in overall spending for the period, or 9% growth after currency adjustments.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
At ALB Vodka, sales of airplane-sized bottles in the first quarter more than tripled, compared with the same period last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The registration period for Drop 2 opened Thursday and will continue until July 22.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The Philadelphia semiconductor index has rallied for 16 consecutive sessions, advancing more than 35% during this period.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Armed violence between the factions in the historical period “Bleeding Kansas” continued from 1854 until the start of the Civil War in 1861.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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