period

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After a festive period filled with indulgent treats and relaxation, many people head into January looking to get their fitness back on track.

From BBC

Ms Ackord said any prospective buyer "would want to be in situ by the summer", suggesting a sale could be completed before the pier's busiest trading period.

From BBC

This period marked a sudden and unusual return to near ice-age conditions that lasted roughly a thousand years, interrupting an overall warming trend following the Last Glacial Period.

From Science Daily

More recently, the company said Kraft mac and cheese sales in the four weeks ended Nov. 16 were up 4% from the year-earlier period.

From The Wall Street Journal

But, in specific situations such as long and intense periods of exercise where you will sweat lots, your levels of electrolytes are likely to be significantly affected.

From BBC