critical period
Britishnoun
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What this historical evidence shows is that, during a critical period of development, even relatively small differences in sugar exposure over a short period may leave effects that are still observable half a century later.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Sudden explosive noise, concussive blasts, and bright flashes have the potential to startle young birds, creating unnecessary risk during a critical period of development.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
And without further studies, it isn’t certain that young children can safely use the medications for weight loss without compromising a critical period of growth for their bones and brain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
IPOs conducted from 2007 to 2022, my co-authors and I examined what happens in the critical period just before and after companies go public.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Climacter′ical.—The grand climacteric, the sixty-third year, supposed to be a critical period for men.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
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