growth cycle

noun

: the normal length of time which something lives
These plants have a 2-year growth cycle.

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Zinc Zinc is a mineral that supports hair follicles and the hair growth cycle. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 The main use is very early in the crop growth cycle when seedlings of both the crop and the weeds are first emerging. Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The trick is Xi finding ways to lift confidence and demand without putting China on track for yet another boom-bust growth cycle. William Pesek, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 When applied directly to the scalp, these ingredients improve the scalp’s skin barrier and microbiome, which supports the hair growth cycle. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 This condition may result from changes to the hair growth cycle during pregnancy. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 Goldman said the company is starting a profitability growth cycle. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024 Yet, the losses at this stage of the NWSL’s growth cycle are arguably a positive, as the NWSL transitions from a just-stay-in-business mentality to a new breed of owners who are investing capital to build the foundation of these nine-figure assets. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2024 Make sure the tree has six hours or more of direct sunlight each day and that is has darkness overnight to satisfy the growth cycle. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024

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“Growth cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20cycle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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