period

Example Sentences

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It was the third time in as many elimination games that Canada trailed entering the second period.

From Los Angeles Times

The USA defended manfully, including a period when they were three against five with two in the penalty box.

From BBC

Even after the recommended treatment period had ended, researchers detected two of the four active ingredients commonly found in isoxazoline products in the animals' feces.

From Science Daily

Drivers have been asked to seek an alternative route as the road is expected to be closed for a "significant period of time", police have said.

From BBC

Illinois was also dominant on the glass, picking up 20 offensive rebounds, creating second-chance opportunities that forced overtime and gave them a lead with four seconds remaining in the extra period.

From Los Angeles Times