periodic

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While we all need periodic reminders that pierce through the monotony and horrors of the day, awe of nature and our fragile existence being paramount, we also need reminders that a better future is possible.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The explanation traces back to work by the French mathematician Gaston Floquet, who showed in the 19th century that systems exposed to periodic forces can develop entirely new oscillation states.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Just under 100 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify, despite periodic attacks on shipping in the area by Iranian forces.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Private-credit fund managers sometimes sell assets on the secondary market to satisfy periodic redemption requests from investors, as Blue Owl Capital and New Mountain Capital have recently done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

They ate peanut butter crackers, getting gunk all over their teeth while quizzing each other on the periodic table.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides