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as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order the cycle of birth, growth, decline, and death that is experienced by all life forms

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as in bike
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a top-of-the-line cycle incorporating the latest technology

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Recent Examples on the Web But McDonald’s has already been involved with another controversy this election cycle. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024 Scottsdale’s 2024 election cycle has been dominated by legal fights over a new tax initiative and a battle between two candidate factions for control of City Hall, but voters have another big decision to make on November’s ticket — one that could boost Scottsdale’s spending power by nearly half. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024 Michigan is one of the most important states this election cycle. Conrad Hoyt, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024 The group’s biggest donors, who are thus some of Sheehy’s biggest donors, this cycle have been members of the Walton family and two organizations linked to Charles Koch. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cycle 

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“Cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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