in a period
Example Sentences
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But find me the CEOs who have built something bigger, thrived in a period when others struggled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Science denialism comes from many directions, and unfortunately we are in a period where it’s flourishing.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Knight leaves big shoes to fill as one of England's most reliable and experienced batters in the middle order, leaving the side in a period of transition alongside Beaumont's absence at the top.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Roman rule in Britain was swept away in a period of civil war and invasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Or maybe pigsmoke. He’s in a period of transition.”
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
