period
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The quick denouement extended a period of calm in which the U.S. has stopped its strikes and few Iranian drones or missiles have fallen on the Gulf since Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Over the study period, 86,673 men and 29,076 women died.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
During that period, the enterprise allegedly imported more than 11 million pounds of explosives and related materials onto a site located near residents and a family pool, Nabity said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Second-placed City, though, are looking to push them all the way and have a game in hand and experience of getting over the line in this decisive period.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
At least five more times before first period — on the playground, in the lavatory, in the hall.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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