period
Example Sentences
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"We have kept the same age of criminal responsibility for more than 150 years, including during periods with high crime rates," she said.
From Barron's
Around the same period men banged on the door of the home at 10:30 pm.
From Barron's
After a colder period with some wintry weather for some parts of the country, spring-like weather makes a return.
From BBC
One transatlantic carrier said many of its flights to the US during the Easter period were close to full, with little capacity for late bookings or travellers looking to switch.
From BBC
Rarely is that the case over extended periods.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
