in a period
Example Sentences
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We’re in a period of insanity right now, so people need time to sit wherever they are.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
But find me the CEOs who have built something bigger, thrived in a period when others struggled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Before the final Grand Slam of the season, Sabalenka admitted she had been "dealing with several things" in a period which she knows was far below her best.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Several studies suggest that GDP per capita has declined by at least 6%, a serious recession in a period when most other major nations have seen modest economic growth.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Or maybe pigsmoke. He’s in a period of transition.”
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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