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duration

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


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“Their disqualification from categorization as futures contracts on the basis of their indefinite duration cuts directly against established precedent,” Kalshi told the CFTC.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The expected duration of the heat wave — at least several days, if not longer — “can really be concerning,” said Robbie Munroe, meteorologist with the weather service’s Oxnard office.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The EU said the fine's amount took into consideration the nature of the violations, the impact on Europeans and the duration of the infringements.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

He was pictured being completely still for the duration of matches, with one arm raised while smartly dressed in his country's colours.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In the months that would follow, 120,000 Japanese American men, women, and children would arrive at assembly centers throughout the West Coast and then be transferred to “relocation centers” for the duration of the war.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Demand is also resulting in longer contract durations, increasing contract values and more prepayments, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

"The first priority would be testing a wider range of frequencies and exposure durations," added Schmaltz.

From Science Daily May 3, 2026

Designed to bridge gaps in coverage, the plans are typically offered in durations from one to six or even 12 months.

From Barron's Jan. 15, 2026

Yet he reiterated his “pushback” to “long, exclusive windows” of theatrical releases, in favor of much shorter venue-exclusive durations that go just long enough to qualify their titles for the Oscars.

From Slate Dec. 5, 2025

Over time, she could hold herself in a particular form for slowly increasing durations.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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