growth cycle
noun
: the normal length of time which something lives
These plants have a 2-year growth cycle.
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During the last growth cycle of crypto (2020-2022), traditional industries, from insurance to supply chain to banking and beyond, undertook large experiments in adopting blockchain technology.
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Rebecca Liao, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Large icebergs periodically break away from Antarctica as part of the natural growth cycle of ice shelves.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Beta-blockers like propranolol can change your hair growth cycle, causing more hairs to enter the shedding phase than normal.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
These influences significantly affect the growth cycle, composition, and flavor profile of grapes, ultimately shaping the aroma and taste profile of wines produced from them.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Zinc is an important cofactor in the hair growth cycle.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Properly cleansing the scalp to prevent buildup, which can otherwise lead to irritation and disrupt the hair growth cycle.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
This disrupts the hair growth cycle and prevents new hair from growing.12
Electrolysis involves several sessions over the course of 12-18 months and provides a long-term solution for hair removal.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
The hair growth cycle has four phases, including:3 Anagen is the growth phase when your hair is actively growing.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Liao, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Large icebergs periodically break away from Antarctica as part of the natural growth cycle of ice shelves.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Beta-blockers like propranolol can change your hair growth cycle, causing more hairs to enter the shedding phase than normal.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
These influences significantly affect the growth cycle, composition, and flavor profile of grapes, ultimately shaping the aroma and taste profile of wines produced from them.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Zinc is an important cofactor in the hair growth cycle.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Properly cleansing the scalp to prevent buildup, which can otherwise lead to irritation and disrupt the hair growth cycle.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
This disrupts the hair growth cycle and prevents new hair from growing.12
Electrolysis involves several sessions over the course of 12-18 months and provides a long-term solution for hair removal.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
The hair growth cycle has four phases, including:3 Anagen is the growth phase when your hair is actively growing.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Growth cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20cycle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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