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.

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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.