period
Example Sentences
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The insurance company said most people driving during the festive period travelled less than 100 miles, meaning congestion is likely around motorway interchanges and retail destinations.
From BBC
Some experts say the air-travel industry is experiencing something of a natural decline in demand — and in turn, pricing — following the “revenge travel” boom of the postpandemic period.
From MarketWatch
The couple are seen side by side in period costume, as Anna hands John a cartridge to reload his musket.
Lingering distortions might make it harder for investors and policymakers to track inflation during a critical period when many are hyperfocused on how big changes to trade, immigration and fiscal policy are affecting the economy.
It lasted about 15 minutes—the longest, most excruciating period of my life—before I was able to make contact with my family.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
