period
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Judge Timothy Petts said the two would be disqualified from driving for a time period to be decided.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"All affected individuals have been declared undesirable persons and are consequently prohibited from re-entering South Africa for a period of five years," the South African government said in a statement Thursday.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Lovesac reported a loss of $11.1 million for its quarter ended May 3, compared with a loss of $10.8 million in last year’s comparable period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I would say that there was a period of time when I was just really desperate to be in the room.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The Mona Lisa had been gone for years, and during that period, countless people had claimed to have the painting.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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