in a period
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Cave’s joke, of course, is that “Every lead girl in a period drama” is no freer from the demands of feminine beauty than the women she’s meant to stand apart from.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Paul, meanwhile, was in a period of uncharacteristic autobiographical directness in his lyric-writing, documenting his grievances with his actor girlfriend Jane Asher while residing in her family’s London home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
For investors, the resignation is likely to usher in a period of prolonged uncertainty.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
“And then in a period where we flip on monetization, we can then start to see the acceleration in gross profit,” Melwani added.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Or maybe pigsmoke. He’s in a period of transition.”
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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