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
She had purchased a brief period of existence at the expense of honor and fame.
From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
The powers of men are no more superior to their wants, considered merely in this life, than those of foxes and hares are, compared to their wants and to their period of existence.
From Hume (English Men of Letters Series) by Huxley, Thomas Henry
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 Livius, Titus
And therefore it is, that when men approach that period of existence when they must go, there is an instinctive lingering over things which they shall never see again.
From Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series by Robertson, Frederick William
