critical period
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Rivian faces “a critical period of execution,” Barclays analyst Dan Levy wrote in a recent report.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Over the next two years—a critical period in the AI transition—Wall Street analysts expect Nvidia’s EPS to hit $12.37, giving the stock a P/E of 17 times.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Some scientists said that infancy can be a critical period to shape the microbiome, and potentially prevent disease and improve health later on.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
"We were deeply dismayed by the lack of seriousness shown by some executive colleagues during this critical period, including persistent briefing against others and the leaking of confidential information."
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
By deserting their native land at the most critical period of its history, the French nobility cast a stain on their order, which may never be wiped out.
From The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis
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