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cyclical

[sahy-kli-kuhl, sik-li-] / ˈsaɪ klɪ kəl, ˈsɪk lɪ- /


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“Retail participation has evolved from a cyclical phenomenon into a structural feature of modern markets, providing a persistent source of demand across U.S. equities,” Rubner said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

“Retail participation has evolved from a cyclical phenomenon into a structural feature of modern markets, providing a persistent source of demand across U.S. equities,” Rubner said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Caputo said that phenomenon was expected and normal, because when the Sun is in its more active cyclical stages, it emits more particles and causes an expansion of Earth's atmosphere.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The memory industry has always been cyclical, and today’s prices reflect an unprecedented global supply-demand imbalance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Such meanings presume a cyclical view of history.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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