in a/the cycle
Frequency: 7.515.0 per million words
used to describe being at a certain stage of a process or sequence
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- We are currently at a difficult point in the economic cycle.
- Many people find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle of debt and poverty.
- Once you are in a virtuous cycle, positive outcomes tend to reinforce each other.
- The chrysalis represents a crucial stage in the life cycle of a butterfly.
- Hibernation is an essential part of survival for many animals in the winter cycle.
- He recognized he was stuck in a cycle of unhealthy habits and decided to change.
- A successful product launch can define the company's position in the next business cycle.
- The ancient civilization's calendar was based on observations of the moon in its monthly cycle.
- This particular phase in the development cycle requires extensive testing.
- Each stage in the water cycle, from evaporation to precipitation, is vital for the planet.