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duration

[doo-rey-shuhn, dyoo-] / dʊˈreɪ ʃən, dyʊ- /


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“We are not arguing that there isn’t a cycle, just that the duration and extent of the cycle may not be priced in properly,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Granted, Sankar noted that growing demand for central processing units should “help the duration narrative for” dynamic random-access memory.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The war’s duration and its impact on Middle East operations create uncertainty for company forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

In other words, banks would be required to take market risks—primarily duration and liquidity—they aren’t taking now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

My little brother, Gabriel, looked anxious, but he kept his headphones on and didn’t say much for the duration of our trip.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley




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