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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
periodic snow showers that might leave up to an inch
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Recent Examples of periodic
Are the classic compliance check methods effective for AI agents as well?
Compliance check methods—including document review, criteria matching, and periodic inspections and investigations—are tailored for services that are traditionally provided by human resources.
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Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Dach now lives in Manhattan, his job involving remote work and periodic trips to the Capitol.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
The periodic outbreaks have impacted turkey farmers in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota—the top turkey-producing state.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
The Trust issues shares on a periodic basis to accredited investors in exchange for deposits of XLM.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Nov. 2024
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Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Dach now lives in Manhattan, his job involving remote work and periodic trips to the Capitol.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
The periodic outbreaks have impacted turkey farmers in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota—the top turkey-producing state.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
The Trust issues shares on a periodic basis to accredited investors in exchange for deposits of XLM.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Nov. 2024
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Frontier Airlines has announced big changes to accommodate frequent fliers in 2025, including first-class seating and other perks.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Data Governance And Compliance Design With global regulatory pressures mounting and data breaches becoming more frequent, governance and compliance should be woven into your data strategy from the ground up.Annie Phan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This therapy causes few side effects and is usually reserved for recurrent or hard-to-manage cases.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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About 17% of people with recurrent concussions or traumatic brain injuries will get CTE, but around 90% of people who develop CTE are athletes—particularly football players and boxers.2 CTE typically causes changes in your cognition (thinking), mood, behavior, and movement ability.Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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This coverage includes a range of medical services, including regular checkups, appointments with specialists, geriatric care and medical equipment.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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The company has bolstered its software and securities business to diversify and bring in more recurring subscription revenue.Ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
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Trump and Harris Repeatedly Campaigned in Georgia Both candidates have made repeated appearances in the state, returning just days before Election Day.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related article Elon Musk’s misleading election claims have been viewed more than 2 billion times on X, analysis finds Former President Donald Trump and many of his supporters have already made repeated false claims that Democrats are cheating in the election.Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Talent is a significant component of an organization’s continual transformation.Mamie Jones, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, the commitment to continual improvement and adaptation within these racing formats is clear.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some of the species found in the U.S. are periodical and spend most of their lives underground.Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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Wilson: School boards have to make sure they are provided with information on how students are doing with periodical reports throughout the year.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Over time, their lifetime value will increase, delivering greater revenue without the constant need and ongoing cost of acquiring new leads.Shoplazza Contributor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Vitamix blenders consistently win our product tests, are a constant presence in the Bon Appétit test kitchen, and widely used in restaurant kitchens (including the fictional one on The Bear).Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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