in a period
Example Sentences
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“We are in a period when the post-Covid era inflation has left a very deep mark,” and the reassessment of how central banks should act is perhaps a reflection of that, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a rare televised address that the Emirates were in "a period of war" and "will emerge stronger" from it.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
The risk is that AI could destroy many more jobs in the short run than it creates, ushering in a period of mass unemployment that’s not addressable by normal means.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 1, 2026
And especially so in a period that has seen scrutiny on the internet safety watchdog grow dramatically, its budget quadruple, and its remit and staff expand exponentially.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
“Or maybe pigsmoke. He’s in a period of transition.”
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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