period
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In an interview, Kim said the donation comes during “an incredibly significant period of time” because AI is moving quickly from technical labs into “nearly every corner” of society.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The proposal is subject to a public comment period of 60 days, after which the regulator will vote on it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
This time crystal continued its motion for an unusually long period, lasting up to 108 cycles or several minutes before fading to a level that could no longer be measured.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
“The second quarter is a traditional off-season for the ICT industry, with major products entering a transition period between old and new models. However, AI racks are expected to maintain a continued growth trend.”
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
He had told his investors that they might need to be patient—that the bet might not pay off until the mortgages issued in 2005 reached the end of their teaser rate period.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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