period of existence

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Neanderthals enjoyed a long period of existence between about 400,000 and 70,000 years ago, spreading from Africa to the Middle East and Europe.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

You see I have come to a period of existence in which a man has to calculate his resources.

From The Lovels of Arden by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

Since the Pontificate of Nicholas V. the See of Rome had entered upon a new period of existence.

From Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series by Brown, Horatio Robert Forbes

That it was the wish of all, that their city might have the same period of existence as their freedom in that city.

From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livius, Titus

True, but the residence of that soul while it is in this period of existence, demands much of its attention.

From Seed Thoughts for Singers by Tubbs, Frank Herbert