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The period from vs The period

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The period from" is used when specifying the starting and ending points of a period of time, while "the period" is used when referring to a general period without specifying the exact duration.

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The period from

This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying the starting and ending points of a period of time.

Use "the period from" when you want to specify the starting and ending points of a period of time. It is often followed by specific dates or events.

Examples:

  • The period from 2000 to 2010 was a time of great change.
  • We will be on vacation for the period from July 1st to July 15th.
  • The period from 1 January 2004 until 2006 will therefore be a transitional period.
  • The period from 12 July to 16 October 2012 (i.e. from the date on which PSA's difficulties became known through the announcement of its reorganisation plan) would, in the view of the French authorities, provide a better estimate of bond yield.
  • During the period from 1 July 1996 until September 2002, LILAS entered into several sub-lease contracts.
  • The fishery may only take place within the period from 1 July to 31 December 2017.
  • The fourth phase of the Tempus programme covers the period from 2007 to 2013.
  • Emission levels for the period from 2013 to 2020
  • Total quantity available for the period from 1 October to 31 December 2006
  • Gross income received by persons listed in points 1, 2 and 4 of the E 401 form in the period from...
  • For the period from January 2007 to July 2009 the Parliament shall elect six Quaestors.
  • For the period from January 2007 to July 2009 the Committee bureaux shall include four Vice-Chairmen.
  • For the period from 2002 to 2004, the programming document included an indicative allocation of EUR 15 million in support of corresponding projects.
  • The applicant in this case objects to his career development report, as drawn up for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2002.
  • This programme is therefore conditional on funds totalling EUR 50 million being made available for the period from 2001 to 2005.
  • 1. It shall be forbidden to fish for bluefin tuna with purse seine during the period from 1 to 31 August.
  • A new EUSR to the AU should be appointed for the period from 1 November 2011 until 30 June 2012.
  • Mr Gary QUINCE is hereby appointed as EUSR to the AU for the period from 1 November 2011 until 30 June 2012.
  • In its opinion, the review justifies a 1.5% increase in remuneration for the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.
  • Only importers included on a list shall be authorised to apply for licences during the period from 1 July to 30 June following, in accordance with Articles 11 to 14.
  • The period from 2003 to 2005 is also important.
  • The period from 2005 to 2006 showed the biggest increase where imports grew by a massive 271 %.

Alternatives:

  • the time frame from
  • the duration from
  • the interval from
  • the span from
  • the stretch from

The period

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general period without specifying the exact duration.

Use "the period" when you are talking about a general period without specifying the starting and ending points. It is a more general way to refer to a period of time.

Examples:

  • The period of the Renaissance was known for its cultural achievements.
  • We are currently in a period of economic uncertainty.
  • The period therefore expires on 23 February 2011.
  • The period for implementation does not appear in the Commission proposal.
  • The period therefore expires on 21 May 2006.
  • The period therefore expires on 9 February 2006.
  • The period therefore expires on 2 October 2007.
  • The period shall run only from the time when all the documentation has been submitted.
  • The period therefore ends on 9 October 2009.
  • The period therefore expires on 11 December 2009.
  • The period therefore ends on 16 May 2010.
  • The period of six months decided for this purpose therefore seems very ambitious.
  • The period therefore ends on 19 January 2011.
  • The period therefore expires on 20 August 2008.
  • The period therefore expires on 20 September 2008.
  • The period therefore expires on 4 October 2008.
  • The period therefore expires on 27 May 2009.
  • The period for implementing the decision establishing the administrative penalty shall be three years.
  • The period applicable under paragraph 2 shall expire no later than 31 December 2001.
  • The period for withdrawal shall begin:
  • The period therefore expires on (...).
  • The period of implementation can even be extended up to 34 years.

Alternatives:

  • the era
  • the age
  • the epoch
  • the time period
  • the phase

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