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Recent Examples of periods
If the teams are still tied after the two extra periods, the match will go to penalties.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The heat wave is expected to peak during one of the busiest travel and outdoor celebration periods of the year.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Even at indoor venues, supporters and stadium workers can spend long periods outside before and after matches.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The Friday opener had periods of rain showers but then the sun came out in time for a bright pink sky and golden hour sunset lighting.
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The program is divided into two experiences with different content and operating periods.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In reality, many spend long periods in a quiet state with very little material falling into them.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
However, the metal can also deliver stronger gains than gold during periods of rising industrial demand or precious metals rallies.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The heat wave is expected to peak during one of the busiest travel and outdoor celebration periods of the year.
—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Even at indoor venues, supporters and stadium workers can spend long periods outside before and after matches.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The Friday opener had periods of rain showers but then the sun came out in time for a bright pink sky and golden hour sunset lighting.
—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The program is divided into two experiences with different content and operating periods.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In reality, many spend long periods in a quiet state with very little material falling into them.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Gentle muscle-pumping movements encourage lymph flow and may ease the heavy or tight feeling many people get after long periods of inactivity or hormonal shifts.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
However, the metal can also deliver stronger gains than gold during periods of rising industrial demand or precious metals rallies.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods
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Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits.
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.
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His winning series, taken across the Netherlands, turns to the street markets, a space where people of all ages and backgrounds meet, exchange words, share warmth and move on.
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Known as a miner’s cut or old mine cut, this style hearkens back to the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
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From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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General Motors Anderson sees design and human ingenuity falling into three main epochs, beginning with thousands of years of empirical design that saw creators largely mimicking nature, building and testing models, and advancing from there—slowly, expensively, and narrowly focused.
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Other lines of circumstantial evidence also suggest shockingly large objects roamed the early epochs of our solar system.
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“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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