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period

[peer-ee-uhd] / ˈpɪər i əd /




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For those looking for a five-year deal, the average rate was 5.66%, up from 4.95% over the same period.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

American Airlines shares have jumped 27% since the start of April, Delta Air Lines is up 20% over the period, while United is up 15%.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Lovesac reported a loss of $11.1 million for its quarter ended May 3, compared with a loss of $10.8 million in last year’s comparable period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Then he headed into first period, leaving me stuffing books into my locker.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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