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

When a sun-spot has completed its period of existence, the photospheric matter overwhelms the penumbra, and rushes into the umbra, which it obliterates, causing the spot to disappear.

From The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' by Orchard, Thomas Nathaniel

Thus ended in Asia Minor the dominion of this people in their character of nomad conquerors; another period of existence now commenced for them.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 by Various

At this period of existence, the children of rich and poor have, or may have, about equal advantages, under the care of sensible parents.

From Household Education by Martineau, Harriet

Alas! smoothly as we ran, it was far from being a pleasant period of existence to me.

From Ran Away to Sea by Reid, Mayne