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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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It is the first example in which scientists have confirmed exactly what is causing the periodic behavior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Granted, rebalancing is one of those periodic chores that’s easy to neglect, like dusting your refrigerator coils.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Preston pointed out that despite the periodic divergences and the Dow’s old-school image, the index has actually changed dramatically over the decades so as to “reflect and capture” the stock market’s trends.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Edmond Halley later became famous for identifying the periodic nature of the bright comet now officially called 1P/Halley.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Her life was a blur of grief and humdrum, punctuated by periodic court hearings.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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