period of existence
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Neanderthals enjoyed a long period of existence between about 400,000 and 70,000 years ago, spreading from Africa to the Middle East and Europe.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
The batrachians are low down in the scale of nature, but they have a determinate period of existence, as do all other forms of life.
From Life: Its True Genesis by R. W. Wright
That it was the wish of all, that their city might have the same period of existence as their freedom in that city.
From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Titus Livius
It stood near the plains of Krakap, but, like other monuments of antiquity, it had its period of existence, and is now no more.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by William Marsden
As for me, I confess by far the greater portion of my sorrows seemed to come in that budding period of existence when life is ever fairest and most captivating.
From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 by Charles James Lever
