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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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The tried and true disciplines — diversification across and within asset classes and periodic rebalancing — do not make headlines.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

The agendas also contained a distorted periodic table, unreadable phases of the moon and other garbled educational material that parents suspect may have been created using artificial intelligence.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," it said.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

But it has also spurred periodic selloffs, as investors have blanched at the mind-boggling cost of the enterprise.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

An article in the newspaper announced that hall patrols by federalized National Guardsmen would be eliminated, although they would remain in the building and make periodic checks.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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