period of existence
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Neanderthals enjoyed a long period of existence between about 400,000 and 70,000 years ago, spreading from Africa to the Middle East and Europe.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020
He had made his fortune, bought his house, and obtained his wife; and was beginning a new period of existence, with every probability of greater happiness than in any yet passed through.
From Emma by Austen, Jane
Further, it appears from the evidence of the managing director of the N.Z.A.S.M., that in consideration of the reduction of tariffs, he wished to have secured to the Company a certain period of existence.
From The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir
The batrachians are low down in the scale of nature, but they have a determinate period of existence, as do all other forms of life.
From Life: Its True Genesis by Wright, R. W.
Their period of existence in this state varies from a few weeks to several months, and even, in some cases, to years.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
