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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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The tried and true disciplines — diversification across and within asset classes and periodic rebalancing — do not make headlines.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

“There’s a psychological comfort for some in receiving periodic cash payouts rather than deciding when to trim positions or trigger capital gains,” said Hyrum Smith, a financial planner in Spanish Fork, Utah.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Religious arguments are a periodic feature of comments on several dozen Facebook groups dedicated to opposing data center development.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," the state department security alert said on Saturday.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

He couldn’t quite figure out why things weren’t working, her periodic distance.

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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