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in a period

ADVERB

within

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in indoors inside

STRONG

within doors within walls

WEAK

not outside not over

Antonyms

WEAK

outside

Example Sentences

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The divergence underscores just how much stocks have been able to defy the normal laws of gravity in a period marked by a pandemic, inflation and a sharp rise in interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I think we are in a period right now where judges really do have some serious questions about that.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

He told BBC News it "is important law enforcement steps up and recognises we are in a period of crisis for the Jewish community".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“We’re in a period of really high geopolitical uncertainty,” said Phil Neuhart, head of market and economic research at First Citizens Bank, in an interview Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“Or maybe pigsmoke. He’s in a period of transition.”

From "Grendel" by John Gardner