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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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"NASA and Roscosmos have been working to determine the root cause of the cracks, and Roscosmos manages the issue through operational mitigation measures and periodic partial-repair efforts," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Contrarians believe it’s far more revealing to analyze the timers’ behavior whenever the market experiences one of its periodic one-day plunges.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

If Temu does not comply, it faces periodic penalty payments.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Despite censorship and periodic restrictions, the internet was deeply embedded in everyday Iranian life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

At the University of Kansas, the journalism school does a periodic “media fast,” in which students aren’t allowed to use their devices for twenty-four hours.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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