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duration

[doo-rey-shuhn, dyoo-] / dʊˈreɪ ʃən, dyʊ- /


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Arif Janmohamed and Trevor Oelschig launched Duration Ventures, a new firm seeking $375 million for early-stage AI investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“The difference is enormous. Disruption implies a temporary squeeze. Duration implies a structural premium embedded into the curve.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Duration risk is also increasing, says IDX Advisors chief investment officer Ben McMillan.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Duration, stipends and accommodations for residency programs vary widely.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Happiness had disappeared along with rubber, silk, and many other staples, to be replaced by the wartime synthetic, high morale, for the Duration.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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