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Recent Examples of periods
If the teams are still tied after the two extra periods, the match will go to penalties.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The heat wave is expected to peak during one of the busiest travel and outdoor celebration periods of the year.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Even at indoor venues, supporters and stadium workers can spend long periods outside before and after matches.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The Friday opener had periods of rain showers but then the sun came out in time for a bright pink sky and golden hour sunset lighting.
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The program is divided into two experiences with different content and operating periods.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In reality, many spend long periods in a quiet state with very little material falling into them.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
However, the metal can also deliver stronger gains than gold during periods of rising industrial demand or precious metals rallies.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The heat wave is expected to peak during one of the busiest travel and outdoor celebration periods of the year.
—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Even at indoor venues, supporters and stadium workers can spend long periods outside before and after matches.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The Friday opener had periods of rain showers but then the sun came out in time for a bright pink sky and golden hour sunset lighting.
—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The program is divided into two experiences with different content and operating periods.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In reality, many spend long periods in a quiet state with very little material falling into them.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
However, the metal can also deliver stronger gains than gold during periods of rising industrial demand or precious metals rallies.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods
Noun
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
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With two off days between now and the beginning of the All-Star break on July 13, the club might not need a six-man rotation, and the lack of roster flexibility within Houston’s bullpen raises questions about whether a starter’s roster spot could be in peril.
Noun
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Women, who make up more than half (55%) of Social Security recipients ages 62 and up, on average collect $5,254 less annually than men, according to a FinanceBuzz analysis of the government's latest data.
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Four people were in the SUV, including two children, ages 5 and 12.
Noun
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So here are four eras to consider.
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.
Noun
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
Noun
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General Motors Anderson sees design and human ingenuity falling into three main epochs, beginning with thousands of years of empirical design that saw creators largely mimicking nature, building and testing models, and advancing from there—slowly, expensively, and narrowly focused.
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Other lines of circumstantial evidence also suggest shockingly large objects roamed the early epochs of our solar system.
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“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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