duration

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For policymakers and economists, the context is what determines the inflationary impact of an energy shock as much as the scale and duration of the shock itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

While the war’s duration is unknown, Lee looks at seven major conflicts dating back to 1900 and finds equity markets have a habit of troughing early on because investors “price adverse risks early and quickly.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He said that while the attack on Iran had been anticipated, its timing and the duration of the war that has ensued were surprising.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran had "had no negotiations with America in these thirty-one days," referring to the duration of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Meat market closed for the duration of this drought, no rain and still no rain.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver