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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

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

That is the quarterly limit investors agreed to when they committed their capital to the nontraded fund, which provides periodic liquidity by repurchasing some investor shares.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Some funds aimed at retail investors allow periodic redemptions up to a certain cap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The periodic passage of the solar system through spiral arms may conceivably have had important consequences for us.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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