2015 was characterized by negative earnings surprises, a strong dollar, weak oil, and a bizarre political cycle, among other things. (nreionline.com)
Many are implemented on short timelines within the constraints of political cycles and disappear with changes in governments, ministers or senior bureaucrats. (teachermagazine.com.au)
It may be a fine Canadian tradition in our perpetual political cycle for opposition parties to promise transparency and openness as they attack a tired government which has tossed both overboard, only to come to power and be accused of the same. (thestar.com)