period

Example Sentences

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Once the disease is fully eliminated, a 12-month period must pass before a country can be deemed "clean" and have its export status fully restored.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

There will be a period of around 40 minutes during the flyby where all communication with Artemis 2 will be cut off as the astronauts pass behind the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

That’s all contributed to a stronger first quarter in the theatrical business, as this year’s revenue was up more than 20% compared with the same period in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“The likelihood of a prolonged period of higher energy prices, decelerating credit card data and channel checks have investors skeptical on how inelastic air travel demand can be,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

It was only third period on Monday morning and already she’d left a couple of notes at my locker and had tracked me in the hall between classes.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen