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
They were able to reconstruct aspects of the victims' origins and the events that led to their deaths, offering a clearer and more detailed picture of Neanderthal behavior during a critical period in human history.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
The authorities at the park say additional monitoring and protection measures have been put in place to ensure the twins' survival during this critical period.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
It was a critical period in the history of Canada.
From Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada by Putnam, J. Harold
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