period of time

Example Sentences

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I would say that there was a period of time when I was just really desperate to be in the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After that initial high point shows up, the price often dips for a certain period of time before climbing to a point where investors would want to consider purchasing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

However, researchers have long struggled to understand how two growing protostars can move close enough together to become a binary pair within such a short period of time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

In the United States, employees often get stock options, a form of so-called "golden handcuffs" allowing workers to profit from share price gains over a set period of time.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I’d seen the store, but I’d never stopped there — not having much need for any supplies required for being outdoors over an extended period of time.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer