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billing cycle

American  

noun

  1. the schedule of recurrent times in any regular system of preparing or sending bills.


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But for some households, $1,000 isn’t a full season’s heating cost — it’s one billing cycle.

From MarketWatch Jan. 23, 2026

T-Mobile added a record 2.3 million post paid net customers over the quarter, which are subscribers who pay at the end of the billing cycle rather than upfront, with a churn rate of 0.89%.

From Barron's Oct. 23, 2025

Less than a week before his billing cycle closed, he received a warning from SoCalGas that rates were spiking.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2023

Zero other debt besides whatever groceries and such we’ve charged since the last billing cycle.

From Slate Feb. 9, 2023

A credit card that earns 5% back on groceries could net you $25 back in rewards each billing cycle.

From Seattle Times Jun. 7, 2022

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