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Recent Examples of periods
The submarines are said to be designed for shallow waters like the Strait of Hormuz and can operate quietly for limited periods on battery power.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Using James and/or Spence as first-choice right-backs in the tougher matches, when England are likely to spend significant periods on the back foot, and saving Alexander-Arnold for specific occasions appears a good way of getting the best from the former Liverpool star.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The former executive of private prison company Geo Group will be tasked with leading ICE through one of its most consequential periods.
—Douglas MacMillan, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Symptoms may include irregular periods, acne, excess facial or body hair, thinning hair, weight changes and infertility, according to the WHO and Cleveland Clinic.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
This is particularly important during periods of geopolitical instability or supply disruption, when global jet fuel markets can tighten rapidly and place additional pressure on California consumers.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
More experienced employees are able to bump other employees and take over their roles during lay-off periods.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Allegiant’s plan includes ramping up service during peak travel periods, like in the summer or over spring break, and then dialing that back on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in lower-demand weeks, selling more seats to customers at times when the airline could have more pricing power, Anderson said.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
It was found to be associated with a slight increase in male hormone levels that can cause irregular periods and fertility issues.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Using James and/or Spence as first-choice right-backs in the tougher matches, when England are likely to spend significant periods on the back foot, and saving Alexander-Arnold for specific occasions appears a good way of getting the best from the former Liverpool star.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The former executive of private prison company Geo Group will be tasked with leading ICE through one of its most consequential periods.
—Douglas MacMillan, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Symptoms may include irregular periods, acne, excess facial or body hair, thinning hair, weight changes and infertility, according to the WHO and Cleveland Clinic.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
This is particularly important during periods of geopolitical instability or supply disruption, when global jet fuel markets can tighten rapidly and place additional pressure on California consumers.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
More experienced employees are able to bump other employees and take over their roles during lay-off periods.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Allegiant’s plan includes ramping up service during peak travel periods, like in the summer or over spring break, and then dialing that back on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in lower-demand weeks, selling more seats to customers at times when the airline could have more pricing power, Anderson said.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
It was found to be associated with a slight increase in male hormone levels that can cause irregular periods and fertility issues.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods
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Just days after choosing Fever rookie Raven Johnson over generational superstar Caitlin Clark to front the promotional graphics for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm, Indiana took the court and let the box score settle the discourse.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The academy is for female inmates, ages 13 to 18, who need mental health or substance abuse services, according to the Department of Juvenile Justice website.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The resort’s Bula Club includes complimentary nanny service for kids under five, and for children ages six to 12, there are hands-on activities such as mangrove planting, sustainability lessons, reef education, storytelling, and visits to nearby villages.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Backstage at Cats has also become a sort of family, in which cast members share their experiences from different eras and help the theater actors find their ballroom personas.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Originating in the Indian subcontinent, modern day Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, the diamond’s story has gone beyond borders, eras and empires, continuing to captivate the world, according to Britain’s Historic Royal Palaces.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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At times, officials in the Mayor’s office viewed Jeffries as an ally.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some come out the other side of illness, but most loop through an unpredictable whirlpool, at times within sight of shore, at other moments spinning back out to sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The new finding, however, seems to push the universe’s earliest epochs of galaxy formation even further back than astronomers had once thought.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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The connecting 18-mile Harmony-Preston Valley trail section traces a tributary to the Root River; trail markers tell of the area's environmental and cultural epochs.—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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