critical period
Britishnoun
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They found the critical period to start was between four and six months, during which the allergy could be cut by 77%.
From BBC
In a statement, Vice’s board said that Ms. Dubuc joined the company during a critical period and “positioned the company for long-term success,” adding that Vice would announce new leadership for the company soon.
From New York Times
Native American women were 3.5 times as likely to die during this critical period, compared with white women, the study found.
From New York Times
Liang said the peak of the first wave of infection has passed but China remains in a critical period.
From Washington Times
Musk has touted sleeping on the floor of the Tesla factory during a critical period when the company was struggling with production.
From Washington Post
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