period
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Net profit rose to $5.25 billion in the period ending March 31, representing growth of 7% year-over-year.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
That is up more than 20% from a year ago, when the companies planned to spend about $1.1 trillion over a five-year period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Before the Paris Games, Peaty shared his struggles with injury and his mental health, describing the period as a "self-destructive spiral".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The disciplinary stipulation approved by the State Bar Court on April 6 calls for a one-year period of probation with conditions including a 30-day suspension of Ardestani’s license.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
I hide inside my hoodie until the bell rings for first period, then I sneak down to my little place under the stairwell and curl up to sleep.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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