period
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It also touched off a period of aggressive expansion for the league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Even email waits until that period is up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
However, there analysis could not prove a direct link between smacking and the results, as other factors might have influenced a child's life over the research period.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The broader financials theme also fits, particularly if technology stocks are due for a cooling-off period.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“First period tomorrow’s going to be a little tough.”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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