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Recent Examples of periods
According to data from Counterpoint Research, the DRAM market has recorded 30% quarter-over-quarter growth for two consecutive periods, driving memory stocks to be some of the market's top performers this year.
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Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Chips built differently Unlike traditional processors optimized mainly for training large language models, the M890 is aimed at handling continuous agent operations where systems must coordinate actions, retain context for extended periods, and process large volumes of data in real time.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
But while lithium batteries store actual electricity and only for a few hours, thermal storage holds the energy as heat and can hold it for much longer periods, Ponec said.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
That distance is understandable, but it is also shaped by distance from the Holocaust and from periods when Jewish safety in liberal societies proved tragically fragile.
—Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
The data includes periods with major sporting and public events.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Costantiello notes that during periods of market expansion, many investors maintain confidence in long-term growth strategies.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Chips built differently Unlike traditional processors optimized mainly for training large language models, the M890 is aimed at handling continuous agent operations where systems must coordinate actions, retain context for extended periods, and process large volumes of data in real time.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
But while lithium batteries store actual electricity and only for a few hours, thermal storage holds the energy as heat and can hold it for much longer periods, Ponec said.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
That distance is understandable, but it is also shaped by distance from the Holocaust and from periods when Jewish safety in liberal societies proved tragically fragile.
—Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
The data includes periods with major sporting and public events.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Costantiello notes that during periods of market expansion, many investors maintain confidence in long-term growth strategies.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 14 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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Its story, told through the lens of a billionaire entrepreneur who has certainly seen a lot, has bigger implications for how market dynamics from different eras collide.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Furthermore, stars are getting injured during the postseason more frequently than prior eras of NBA history, so extra recovery time is crucial.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
18 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 22 May. 2026.
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