decade
Example Sentences
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Legal and administrative systems have for decades treated a postmark as evidence of when an individual met a deadline.
Over the four decades following passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the eastern whale numbers grew steadily to 27,000 by 2016, a hopeful story of protection leading to restoration.
From Los Angeles Times
The domination of African runners has altered perception of competitiveness, with no-one from outside the continent making the World Cross Country men's podium for more than two decades - or women's podium for 12 years.
From BBC
Tesco said sales in the UK were up 3.2% from last year and it had now notched up its highest market share in more than a decade.
From BBC
That possibility has fueled decades of speculation about whether Europa could host life, placing it among the most important targets for exploration in the solar system.
From Science Daily
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