decade
Example Sentences
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Although scientists had predicted such activity for decades, this marks the first time electric discharges in the Martian atmosphere have been directly observed.
From Science Daily
It’s designing, in Berkshire, a decision‑making system that has minimized errors, resisted pressure and aligned incentives over decades.
From MarketWatch
Over three decades, the payoff has compounded far beyond what any publishing contract could have delivered.
From MarketWatch
He became a mentor to me over the past decade and we kept in touch.
The idea of powering commercial ships with nuclear energy has been talked about for decades, but has never moved forward because of costs and safety concerns.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.