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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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It requires periodic delimitation - the redrawing and reallocation of seats - after each census to reflect updated population figures.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Commissioners perform periodic examinations of insurer portfolios and rely heavily on credit ratings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

He even said something about a periodic table, or some crazy thing.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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