period of time

Example Sentences

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It was first time I was hearing everything, and so I think watching something finally come to life after such a long period of time is always going to throw you for a loop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It is a period of time, mandated by the SEC, during which leaders of a business actively preparing to list on a public stock exchange are not supposed to make certain statements.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Powell will be staying to serve as governor for a period of time, or at least until a Justice Department investigation into Powell regarding building renovations is “well and truly over, with transparency and finality.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“It’s a crude analogy, but if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, and your rent doubles in a relatively short period of time, you could be in trouble,” Morales said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The light waves emitted from the surface of the star between 10:59:59 and 11:00, by the astronaut’s watch, would be spread out over an infinite period of time, as seen from the spaceship.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking