period
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We've had a "honeymoon period" of 25 years of low activity, he said, which means there hasn't been as much exposure to the bacteria, leaving populations potentially more susceptible now.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Second-quarter 2026 revenue came in at $6.62 billion, up 13% from the prior-year period.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
RH said revenue was hurt by about $45 million tied to higher backorder and special order balances, which were about $75 million higher than the year-ago period due to tariff-related resourcing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Last year I would doubt a lot myself, especially during that difficult period in Europe," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
A few minutes later, the first bell indicated that it was pickup time, which meant first period would be starting soon.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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