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periodically

[peer-ee-od-ik-lee] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk li /
ADVERB
rhythmically
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The so-called averages committee at Dow Jones periodically decides whether a given stock should be deleted from the Dow and replaced with another stock, and with just 30 constituent stocks the committee’s decisions loom large.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Since 1997, she’s periodically turned her camera on urban landscapes, including Los Angeles and Chicago, using architecture and public space to reflect on broader social and political issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The spokesman added Farage periodically receives "nuisance claims of this nature, frequently for relatively modest sums falling within the small claims track and often lacking substantive merit".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Google also introduced search information agents, which will be able to scan blogs, news sites, social media, and more for data that they can send periodically to customers as updates.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Claire checked the screen of her computer periodically for incoming Hatchery messages, but nothing was urgent.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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