cyclical

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"I wanted the repetition to mirror those cyclical thoughts - a spiral or a fixation on one specific feeling," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

This is part of Cal-Maine’s strategy to steadily move away from its reliance on volatile commodity egg pricing and build a more predictable and less cyclical business.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Likewise, auto insurance is cyclical, but Copart’s salvage yards are hard to duplicate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Chip companies had been reluctant to add capacity due to the cyclical nature of the industry, but are now looking to expand cleanroom space to address the shortages.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I was surprised by how easily they managed to incorporate me into their cyclical, Byzantine existence.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt