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cyclical

[sahy-kli-kuhl, sik-li-] / ˈsaɪ klɪ kəl, ˈsɪk lɪ- /


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The economics of chip makers outside memory chips are similar, but as their products are more differentiated—think Nvidia versus AMD—they are much less cyclical.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“Inflation may no longer be a short-term cyclical problem; it may be becoming a more persistent investment regime,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The semiconductor industry is notoriously cyclical, with shortages often followed by gluts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

However, others believe Micron is at the center of an AI-driven transformation that will see traditionally cyclical semiconductor names turn into high-growth business models.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The controlled binding and unbinding of iron and oxygen—the cyclical rusting and unrusting of blood—allows effective oxygen delivery into tissues.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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