critical period
Britishnoun
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“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
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
The treatment of Julian during this critical period of his life must have been altogether injurious to the healthy development of his character.
From Sermons by Lightfoot, J. B.
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