period

[peer-ee-uhd] / ˈpɪər i əd /

NOUN

extent of time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

age course cycle date duration era season span stage stretch term time

STRONG

aeon days epoch generation interval measure space spell while years

NOUN

ending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

end

STRONG

cessation close closing closure conclusion discontinuance limit stop termination

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement continuation introduction opening start

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What was that period at Manchester City, in particular, like?

From BBC

The promotional outfit, headed by Paul and CEO Nakisa Bidarian, has invested heavily in women's boxing and, after a period in which Dubois' progress threatened to stall, new opportunities are likely to open up.

From BBC

Dec. 24, specifically, will mark the start of the so-called Santa Claus rally period.

From Barron's

Decline in property investment in China from January to November, compared with same period in 2024.

From Barron's

With UK bank holidays on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and a fourth holiday in Scotland on 2 January, here are some tips to help you win the festive period.

From BBC

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