growth cycle

noun

: the normal length of time which something lives
These plants have a 2-year growth cycle.

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Dandruff can lead to temporary hair shedding because scalp inflammation and scratching may disrupt the normal hair growth cycle. Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 July 2026 Jupiter moves into Leo today, kicking off a growth cycle around romance, joy, creativity, and self-expression. Usa Today, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Prune in early spring, late fall, or early winter to avoid disrupting the plant's growth cycle. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026 What is the eyelash growth cycle? Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth cycle

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“Growth cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20cycle. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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