life cycle
noun
1
: the series of stages in form and functional activity through which an organism passes between successive recurrences of a specified primary stage
3
: a series of stages through which something (such as an individual, culture, or manufactured product) passes during its lifetime
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the life cycle of a shark
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Ultimately, optimizing the flow of delivery—by identifying and addressing bottlenecks across the life cycle, from request intake to production—can drive sustained efficiency and value.
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Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Another key presentation tip goes back to the life cycle of salmonflies, which hatch among streamside rocks and on vegetation outside of the actual water.
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After the initial fill, that water will stay in there for the life cycle of the system.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The system enables closed-loop recycling, which extends material life cycles and reduces cotton emissions and pollution.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Another key presentation tip goes back to the life cycle of salmonflies, which hatch among streamside rocks and on vegetation outside of the actual water.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
After the initial fill, that water will stay in there for the life cycle of the system.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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“Life cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20cycle. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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