period

Example Sentences

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However, big moves in recent days could also reflect reducing trading volumes over the Christmas period.

From The Wall Street Journal

If a venue receives six demerit points across a five-year period it is suspended from hosting international cricket for 12 months.

From BBC

This places it firmly within the era of reionisation, a period when the first stars and galaxies were beginning to emerge.

From Science Daily

"There is robust partnership work in place over the winter period to support individual care plans, and to ensure that people are in the right NHS service for their needs."

From BBC

Saabirin was orphaned when both her parents died within a short period when she was just one year old.

From BBC