growth cycle

noun

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

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Rest assured, for many ornamental grasses, this is a normal and expected part of their growth cycle. — The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026 Ingredients like apple stem cells help support the hair’s natural growth cycle, and its amino acid complex strengthens hair fibers. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026 All of these ingredients help promote a better hair growth cycle. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026 Thyroid disorders can disrupt the normal hair growth cycle, leading to a typically temporary but excessive form of hair shedding known as telogen effluvium, said Paradi Mirmirani, a dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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