duration

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The challenges in Iran are even greater due to Tehran’s longstanding investment in air defenses and the duration of the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

Solid income growth and higher tax refunds should help cushion some of the expected fallout from higher energy prices, but the duration of the conflict and disruption of global oil markets is key.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Migration histories, duration of residence, fertility patterns and detailed employment classifications became standard.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But to Bush, they suggested that uranium research could be safely laid aside for the duration of the war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik