period
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The Americans opened the scoring through Balogun in the 45th minute after a period of sustained pressure led to a Bosnian turnover at the back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Some executives say the recent back and forth reflects a bumpy transition period while the executive order President Trump signed recently gets implemented.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Nicola McKay, 53, says she has met dozens of other women with the same tumours who took the Depo-Provera injection over a long period of time.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
"Gus" lived during the Maastrichtian period, some 72 to 66 million years ago, which was characterized by a warm climate, high sea levels and vast floodable coastal plains.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
It is also the only thing beautiful about this period.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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