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periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


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It is the first example in which scientists have confirmed exactly what is causing the periodic behavior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

If Temu does not comply, it faces periodic penalty payments.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Preston pointed out that despite the periodic divergences and the Dow’s old-school image, the index has actually changed dramatically over the decades so as to “reflect and capture” the stock market’s trends.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Despite censorship and periodic restrictions, the internet was deeply embedded in everyday Iranian life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

South Korea’s economy is 38 times larger than the North’s; its international trade volume is 224 times larger.5 North Korea’s periodic belligerence, however, does trigger eruptions of anger in the South.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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