critical period
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The first few years of life are a critical period for both brain development and the maturation of the immune system.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 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
“The real critical period is going to be the next 90 days,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
SEW said new leadership was needed to "oversee a critical period of positive, transformative change for the company".
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Among the prominent Negro ministers who lived through this critical period no one exhibited more versatility than Samuel R. Ward.
From The History of the Negro Church by Woodson, Carter Godwin
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