critical period
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“Sudden explosive noise, concussive blasts, and bright flashes have the potential to startle young birds, creating unnecessary risk during a critical period of development.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
And without further studies, it isn’t certain that young children can safely use the medications for weight loss without compromising a critical period of growth for their bones and brain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
IPOs conducted from 2007 to 2022, my co-authors and I examined what happens in the critical period just before and after companies go public.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
They were able to reconstruct aspects of the victims' origins and the events that led to their deaths, offering a clearer and more detailed picture of Neanderthal behavior during a critical period in human history.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2026
The fact that Commander Babcock was my associate during this critical period was a fortunate thing for me, and a still more fortunate thing for the United States.
From The Victory At Sea by Hendrick, Burton J.
