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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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Switching high-yield savings accounts likely won’t reap much extra interest money, McAdam noted, but it’s worth considering during a periodic look at one’s finances.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

One method for implementing these operations is known as Floquet control, which uses periodic control signals to drive a quantum system.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

“There’s a psychological comfort for some in receiving periodic cash payouts rather than deciding when to trim positions or trigger capital gains,” said Hyrum Smith, a financial planner in Spanish Fork, Utah.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Religious arguments are a periodic feature of comments on several dozen Facebook groups dedicated to opposing data center development.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

“Try me. First nine elements of the periodic table. Go.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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