critical period
Britishnoun
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These newly discovered quasars come from a critical period known as the epoch of reionization, when the first stars and galaxies transformed the early universe by ionizing the neutral hydrogen gas that once filled space.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 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
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
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
Yet here, in the dull, hot midsummer days, is the central and critical period of the year’s growth.
From Against War by Erasmus, Desiderius
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