period

Example Sentences

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And while an amnesty period for gun owners has been extended several times, the deadline is now 30 October for the firearms to be destroyed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The number of declared sheep and goats doubled over the same period.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A group of Native American activists occupied the land during a period between 1969 and 1971, and in 1972, Alcatraz became a national recreation area under National Park Service management.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Some 23.1 million consumers signed up during this year’s open-enrollment period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A full ten minutes left of lunch period and he’s done with all of us.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila