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an occurrence of menstruating
she hoped her period wouldn't start until she got home
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Recent Examples of period
The presidency of his successor, Ali Khamenei, marked a period of relative alignment with the supreme leader.
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Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
It is now believed that Comet MAPS has an orbital period approaching 2,000 years, and may be a fragment of a daylight comet seen in 363 AD.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite the long waiting period, the project has been fully worthwhile, Champagne said.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
It is now believed that Comet MAPS has an orbital period approaching 2,000 years, and may be a fragment of a daylight comet seen in 363 AD.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite the long waiting period, the project has been fully worthwhile, Champagne said.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for period
Noun
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Over the next 7 days, the Hornets must take care of business against Indiana.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Studies have found that embarrassment around menstruation remains common, with many girls reporting anxiety about leaks, staining or being noticed by peers.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In China’s majestic Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo begins a traditional coming-of-age ritual after her first menstruation and, with her parents away as migrant workers, sets out with two friends to buy a ceremonial skirt.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Florida carried out 19 executions in 2025, a modern-era record.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Barber The national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the Iran war continues to drive oil costs up and raise prices at the pump.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Horseback riding is a focus for all ages here, but other activities include hiking, bicycling, golf, fishing, and an on-site spa.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the people targeted for new work rules are working-age adults, ages 19 to 64.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The cave system flooded at the end of the last ice age — the end of the Pleistocene epoch — approximately 8,000 years ago, due to rising sea levels from melting ice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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And throughout this tumultuous epoch, the battle over America got wrapped up in the baffling intricacies of health care—first insurance coverage, then COVID.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Period.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/period. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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