period

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"During this peacetime period, there will be no permission procedures. We are suspending the permission requirement as long as military service is voluntary," Pistorius said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Dow, Lyondell, and CF surged 78%, 86%, and 68%, respectively, over the period.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He said he thinks things could get especially choppy once lockups expire, meaning company insiders and early investors are able to sell their shares after an initial restricted period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

During that period, his driving distance even fell back below 300.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Needless to say, I was late for first period world history.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam