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period(noun, time, cycle, phase)
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periodicity(noun, time, period, cycle, phase)
3
phase(noun, time, period, cycle)
3
proceed(verb, start, come, originate, stem)
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radiate(verb, start, come, originate, stem)
3
rise(verb, start, come, originate, stem)
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send forth(verb, start, come, originate, stem)
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sequel(noun, time, period, cycle, phase)
3
spring(verb, start, come, originate, stem)
3
start(verb, come, originate, stem)
3
stem(verb, start, come, originate)
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precursor(noun, antecedent, forerunner, ancestor, progenitor)
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dad
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former people
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adult
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afore
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ago
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ahead
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ancestress
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antecedents
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