period
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Researchers looked at 878 former players who died during that period, with 235 having donated their brains to research.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Crocs brand, which includes its namesake foam clogs, reported quarterly revenue of more than $1 billion for the first time for the period ended June 30.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
That translates to around 1 percent of the executions carried out in that period.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
And they have to do it well in advance of any illnesses, because Medicaid has a five-year look-back period for eligibility.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
When I say it’s not safe for you, I mean it’s not safe, period.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
"Since the creation of the SDF, its fighters have shouldered a heavy responsibility during one of the most difficult periods" for Syria, Abdi said in his address.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
A long investing horizon can make it easier to endure those periods.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
At the same time, they raise broader questions about how vision evolves, how tissues remain functional over extremely long periods and whether some of those protective mechanisms could ultimately be applied to humans.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
Endometriosis, which occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it, can cause debilitating symptoms, such as pelvic pain, heavy periods and fatigue.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Techniques for drying, smoking and freezing food also made it possible to stay put for longer periods.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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