periods

plural of period
as in days
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the Romantic period in music

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Recent Examples of periods This compares to a net loss of $5,299,962 and $14,458,548 for the same periods in 2023. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 This compares to net losses of $4,771,353 and $14,414,893 for the same periods in 2023, respectively. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 The company reported no licensing revenue for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024, and 2023. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 General and administrative expenses for the nine months were $655,000, compared to $550,000 in the previous year, with no significant changes between periods. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 General and administrative expenses remained unchanged between periods. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Red Rock Resorts continues to focus on its Las Vegas operations, with no Native American management activity reported in the current or prior year periods. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Gross profit for the quarter was $270,447, compared to $178,423 in the previous year, with provisions for inventory obsolescence impacting both periods. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024 Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net increased significantly to $937 million from $501 million in the previous year, due to deterioration in residual values and decreased holding periods. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Noun
  • The biggest Oktoberfest in the world still unfolds in Munich, where the annual party draws some 6 million visitors over 16 days.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These are also the final days for Arizonans to register to vote.
    Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The recent transition between Wheel of Fortune eras has been full of poignant moments.
    EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Others are valued for their historical and archaeological significance, offering a window into past eras and ancient cultures.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • And Americans who have flown private before are three times more likely to trust private pilots over commercial ones.
    Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This, along with self-service brewing stations, increased hiring efforts, and redesigned store layouts, is expected to reduce wait times, especially during peak hours.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024

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“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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