period
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After a period of lackluster performance that began around Halloween, technology stocks staged a major comeback in April, stealing the show from energy stocks, which gave back some of their big gains from March.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
This term, he has spent a long period on the sidelines injured.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The company said it estimates that depletions have fallen 4% year-over-year for the period from the beginning of the year to April 24.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Pending home sales for the four-week period ending April 26 saw the biggest jump in six weeks, according to Redfin.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
You stop by the bathroom, and of course your period shows up today.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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