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 present period of existence was not allotted for its fulfilment.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John

Since the pontificate of Nicholas V. the See of Rome had entered upon a new period of existence.

From New Italian sketches by Symonds, John Addington

Then did Bonfire enter upon a period of existence in which box-stalls, crested quarter blankets, rubber-tired wheels and liveried drivers had no part.

From Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle by Ford, Sewell

True, but the residence of that soul while it is in this period of existence, demands much of its attention.

From Seed Thoughts for Singers by Tubbs, Frank Herbert