growth cycle
noun
: the normal length of time which something lives
These plants have a 2-year growth cycle.
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Sow in the spring before the trees leaf out so your radishes benefit from extra sunshine early in their growth cycle.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Since this column covers podcasting, the best way to understand Spotify’s origins and growth cycle is through a podcast, specifically Business Wars.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This will allow all your brow hairs to reach the same stage of the growth cycle, explains Chanel brow artist Jimena Garcia.
—Giulia Lenzi, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Common Problems Gardenia leaves naturally turn yellow and drop as part of the normal growth cycle.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Applying fertilizer later in the growth cycle is less effective.
—Aya S. Chacar, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Applying fertilizer later in the growth cycle is less effective.
—Aya S. Chacar, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
While hair shedding is a natural part of the hair growth cycle, hair loss can happen to either men or women, and is much more drastic, gradual and occurs when the follicle stops growing new hair.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
This timing aligns with the tree's natural growth cycle, as cherry trees start to leaf out early.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Since this column covers podcasting, the best way to understand Spotify’s origins and growth cycle is through a podcast, specifically Business Wars.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This will allow all your brow hairs to reach the same stage of the growth cycle, explains Chanel brow artist Jimena Garcia.
—Giulia Lenzi, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Common Problems Gardenia leaves naturally turn yellow and drop as part of the normal growth cycle.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Applying fertilizer later in the growth cycle is less effective.
—Aya S. Chacar, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Applying fertilizer later in the growth cycle is less effective.
—Aya S. Chacar, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
While hair shedding is a natural part of the hair growth cycle, hair loss can happen to either men or women, and is much more drastic, gradual and occurs when the follicle stops growing new hair.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
This timing aligns with the tree's natural growth cycle, as cherry trees start to leaf out early.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Growth cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20cycle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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