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[peer-ee-uhd] / ˈpɪər i əd /




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Bonta and Paramount have discussed including in any settlement a condition that Paramount would keep its operations in California for a set period, according to people familiar with the proposal but not authorized to comment.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Indeed, comparing the daily changes in the S&P 500 and the 10-year Treasury shows the correlation is now the most negative over a 200-day period since 1997.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

During that period, plague lineages underwent a major expansion and split into three important branches.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

Charnock said two credible sightings were received within a short period, which prompted them to take action.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Then he headed into first period, leaving me stuffing books into my locker.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

Researchers identified five bacterial families that were consistently found in fresh Douglas fir-derived pellets but absent after certain periods of aging.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

But Deetz said pilots are pushed to be out in the air first, get to the scene, and remain on scene for extended periods of time.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Santillo said some older chemicals could have a "much wider impact" on the environment and leaving appliances out for long periods had the potential to produce "toxic smoke" if a fire breaks out.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

They also avoided the most turbulent periods such as the Covid-19 panic and financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

The center had all of the trappings of a high-security prison, and its inmates were incarcerated there for relatively long periods.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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