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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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Its activity shifted back toward a more typical pattern of Strombolian eruptions, which involve periodic bursts of ash and other volcanic material.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

Switching high-yield savings accounts likely won’t reap much extra interest money, McAdam noted, but it’s worth considering during a periodic look at one’s finances.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Since last Thursday, piecemeal Russian airstrikes around the clock have replaced periodic massive barrages at night.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Religious arguments are a periodic feature of comments on several dozen Facebook groups dedicated to opposing data center development.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

The Underland was no secret to the Native Americans, who had made periodic trips below the earth for ritual purposes for hundreds of years.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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