period

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The so-called “transfer portal” – a period when college athletes make it known that they are willing to switch schools – operates like a free agent market in pro sports leagues.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The Post-Gazette lost more than $350 million over the last 20 years, according to the family, while combined revenue there and at the Toledo Blade fell by 87% during the same period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Norway striker Haaland inflicted much of the damage against Liverpool with a brilliant hat-trick, his 12th since joining City in 2022, which is the most among players from Europe's big five leagues during this period.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

With CDs, you are committing to a set period of time; when you buy a CD, the rate does not change.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The first half of 2007 was a very strange period in financial history.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis