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duration

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


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“Markets will be focused on the RBI’s guidance on the extent and duration of the tightening cycle,” they added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

They said he would be protected for the duration of his trip because he was deemed vulnerable to an attack.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

From 1 October, the fee varies according to the duration of stay sought – from 10,000 yen for three months or less, to 75,000 yen for five years or more.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“We target a duration between four to five years,” he says.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

“For the duration of the war,” I say, repeating the Colonel’s phrase.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Prof Andy Jones, in endurance performance at the University of Exeter, said there were three potential physiological explanations as to why women could perform better over long distances or durations.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

It’s possible that longer durations of air purification may sustain or even increase the improvement in cognitive function we observed in our study.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

Today’s hottest stocks have very long durations since they pay small or no dividends and dangle distant profits when they’re expected to dominate AI or space or whatever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Block has also tested out different durations of installments to determine what makes the most sense for its customers, Jennings said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026

Rhythm occurs in a melody, in the accompaniment, and uses combinations of short and long durations to create patterns and entire compositions.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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