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Recent Examples of periods
Prior to that, Dylan was managed for brief periods by Terry Thal and Kevin Krown.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Organizations that rely on luck to avoid accidents may experience periods of calm, but luck is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its 63 squares supposedly represent nine seven-year periods in a person’s life—a nod to the esoteric philosophy of Marsilio Ficino, a philosopher and Catholic priest of the early Italian Renaissance who believed that people experienced some change in their body or mind, or both, every seven years.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
During periods of high inflation, cash flow management becomes even more critical.
—Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These concerns, while valid, tend to fade during periods of tighter budgets or spending constraints.
—Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Financial planners and advisors are an excellent resource for a business at any time and can be particularly useful during challenging economic periods.
—Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Forecasting Energy Demand In the energy markets, which affect everyone, AI can help forecast periods where electricity prices, emissions intensities and demand are above various thresholds.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The forecast for both the New York and Philadelphia's Thanksgiving parades are on track for periods of rain and drizzle with temperatures in the 40s and a chilly breeze at 10-25 mph.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Organizations that rely on luck to avoid accidents may experience periods of calm, but luck is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its 63 squares supposedly represent nine seven-year periods in a person’s life—a nod to the esoteric philosophy of Marsilio Ficino, a philosopher and Catholic priest of the early Italian Renaissance who believed that people experienced some change in their body or mind, or both, every seven years.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
During periods of high inflation, cash flow management becomes even more critical.
—Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These concerns, while valid, tend to fade during periods of tighter budgets or spending constraints.
—Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Financial planners and advisors are an excellent resource for a business at any time and can be particularly useful during challenging economic periods.
—Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Forecasting Energy Demand In the energy markets, which affect everyone, AI can help forecast periods where electricity prices, emissions intensities and demand are above various thresholds.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The forecast for both the New York and Philadelphia's Thanksgiving parades are on track for periods of rain and drizzle with temperatures in the 40s and a chilly breeze at 10-25 mph.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periods
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Bob Dylan’s main set took place two days later on Sunday, July 26th.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dylan met their father days later at the home of Bob and Sidsel Gleason in East Orange, New Jersey, where Guthrie spent many of his weekends.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s a sort of timelessness that’s hard to ignore even through all the eras, from the famed Jenna Lyons (former president and executive creative director) years up to now.Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The show was divided into ten distinct musical eras, each representing a different chapter of her discography.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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My company grew from 40 to 120 team members amid uncertainty, which shows that focused teams can drive growth even in turbulent times.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Clear accountability is crucial for success in uncertain times.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Periods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periods. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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