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period of time

NOUN
extent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount breadth degree duration expansion intensity length matter measure quantity scope size term
STRONG
ambit amplitude area bounds bulk capaciousness compass dimensions expanse extension leeway limit mass neighborhood orbit order play proliferation proportions purview radius reach space spaciousness span sphere stretch sweep territory time tract tune vicinity volume wideness width
WEAK
admeasurement elbowroom
Antonyms
STRONG
extreme

Example Sentences

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At his press conference Wednesday, Powell said he will stay as a governor for a period of time to be determined.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

On Wednesday, Powell said he would stay on as governor after his chairmanship ends May 15, “for a period of time to be determined.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The big news came during Powell’s presser when the central banker said he would remain on the Fed as a governor “for a period of time to be determined.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She said firms should do proper skin analysis over a period of time to substantiate any claims made by volunteer groups or in advertising.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

When forced to leave my house for an extended period of time, I take my typewriter with me, and together we endure the wretchedness of passing through the X-ray scanner.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris