period
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But despite those delays, the conversation continued for an extended period before ultimately breaking down amid escalating accusations, personal attacks and disputes over basic facts.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Crypto staking is a process that involves locking up your cryptocurrency for a period to help keep a blockchain network running in exchange for rewards generally paid out in the same cryptocurrency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
An IPO base is a period that happens within the first 25 days of trading where a stock stabilizes and trades in a narrow range.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Kismet was also ordered to pay £259,298 in costs, with a judge saying the company had engaged in "considerable dishonesty" over a prolonged period of time.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It is also the only thing beautiful about this period.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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