period

[peer-ee-uhd] / ˈpɪər i əd /

NOUN

extent of time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

age course cycle date duration era season span stage stretch term time

STRONG

aeon days epoch generation interval measure space spell while years

NOUN

ending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

end

STRONG

cessation close closing closure conclusion discontinuance limit stop termination

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement continuation introduction opening start

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Meg thinks the trip to India could help her cope with her grief over the festive period, and will also give her a chance to reflect on her parents' memory, with her childhood friend, Beth.

From BBC

This would make it the busiest pre-Christmas period since the organisation began tracking this data in 2013, and around eight million more trips than last year.

From BBC

What was that period at Manchester City, in particular, like?

From BBC

The promotional outfit, headed by Paul and CEO Nakisa Bidarian, has invested heavily in women's boxing and, after a period in which Dubois' progress threatened to stall, new opportunities are likely to open up.

From BBC

Dec. 24, specifically, will mark the start of the so-called Santa Claus rally period.

From Barron's

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