in a period
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Several studies suggest that GDP per capita has declined by at least 6%, a serious recession in a period when most other major nations have seen modest economic growth.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
His charm won admirers in high society, and his novels addressed social problems that divided England in a period of economic upheaval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 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
But soon those funds will be left to entice investors in a period when access to SpaceX isn’t so tough to get.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Even today, in a period of decline, the average human being is physically better off than he was a few centuries ago.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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