period

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The researchers did not observe similar declines in other types of social activities during the same period when church attendance was falling.

From Science Daily

This family began diversifying during the mid-Cretaceous period, roughly 100 million years ago -- making it one of the earliest land plant lineages to abandon photosynthesis entirely.

From Science Daily

Meg thinks the trip to India could help her cope with her grief over the festive period, and will also give her a chance to reflect on her parents' memory, with her childhood friend, Beth.

From BBC

This would make it the busiest pre-Christmas period since the organisation began tracking this data in 2013, and around eight million more trips than last year.

From BBC

What was that period at Manchester City, in particular, like?

From BBC