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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
In addition to the energy expense of post-combustion technology, the chemical mixture used to capture CO2 picks up impurities and starts to lose effectiveness over time, and its periodic replacement is expensive.
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Bleaching can be periodic, following events such as El Niño, which can create especially hot, dry weather.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
It is hoped that once the technology is developed further it could be used to prevent infections in the weeks after surgery, via periodic applications of near-infrared light.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
For now, his medical care consists of periodic visits to an Indian Health Service clinic to check on his high blood pressure.
—Isadora Kosofsky, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Bleaching can be periodic, following events such as El Niño, which can create especially hot, dry weather.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
It is hoped that once the technology is developed further it could be used to prevent infections in the weeks after surgery, via periodic applications of near-infrared light.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
For now, his medical care consists of periodic visits to an Indian Health Service clinic to check on his high blood pressure.
—Isadora Kosofsky, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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While running a new pharmaceutical shop in Moorpark, Wang’s father, Peter, the CEO and co-founder of Honeybee Health, randomly struck up a conversation with a frequent customer who just so happened to be a kids’ talent manager.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their child-free lifestyle fuels frequent travel and personal growth, with 88% directing their income toward enriching experiences and self-development, while 76% credit their child-free status for enabling these pursuits.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, chronic or recurrent heartburn shouldn't be ignored.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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There’s a recurrent overstating of baseball’s significance: the satirist Ring Lardner called it the World Serious.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Our regular lineup of programs continues at the library in February with storytimes for babies through toddlers, Teen Advisory Board for high school students, book club for adults and a special CPR Class for students in grades 3-7.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Its pilot had run July 21, but this marked the beginning of its regular weekday programming. 1975: The cargo ship SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior during a storm, taking with it a crew of 29.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 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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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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Proposition 36 would restore enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and would allow felony charges if repeated shoplifting resulted in $950 in losses over multiple thefts.The Editors, National Review, 25 Oct. 2024
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But even this descriptor will not be able to withstand the pressure put on it by continual disappearance.Denise Chow, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Nobody likes being forced to change, so guide them during the journey and provide continual updates on the program's progress.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 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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While the basic concept of a fire watch remains mostly constant, there is considerable variation in fire watch requirements and duty specifics.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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That's because of the constant tug of gravity between the moon, Earth and sun.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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