period
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Real gross domestic product increased by an annualized 1.8% in the January-March period, compared with the preliminary estimate of 2.1% growth, revised government data showed Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But despite those delays, the conversation continued for an extended period before ultimately breaking down amid escalating accusations, personal attacks and disputes over basic facts.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
"My mother Chinnathayammal bore the entire burden of the household after that. We went through a difficult period," Gangai Amaran, Ilaiyaraaja's younger brother and a celebrated music director himself, told the BBC.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It looks like a sector attempting to reaccelerate after a long period of policy-driven restraint.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
After Mama had finished reading, and the question and answer period was over, Papa got up from his chair, stretched his arms, and yawned.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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