period

Example Sentences

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Drivers have been asked to seek an alternative route as the road is expected to be closed for a "significant period of time", police have said.

From BBC

Illinois was also dominant on the glass, picking up 20 offensive rebounds, creating second-chance opportunities that forced overtime and gave them a lead with four seconds remaining in the extra period.

From Los Angeles Times

An offbeat political thriller, a vampire horror film and a period drama about Shakespeare will go head-to-head Sunday at the BAFTAs, Britain's biggest film awards, setting the stage for the Oscars.

From Barron's

The Comfort is expected to complete its maintenance period in April, according to a Defense Department contract listing in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

Data from two YouGov surveys appeared to suggest the number of young people regularly attending church had quadrupled over a period of six years.

From BBC