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duration

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


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But the Madring corners are generally short duration, the exception being the long, banked Monumental, which is expected to be flat out.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The jury could have acquited her by reason of insanity, which would then send her to a mental institution, the duration of her stay determined by doctors.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

"There will be no airstrikes on our part, and Russia must reciprocally ensure a ceasefire -- without its own airstrikes -- for the duration needed to conduct these talks," he said in his evening address.

From Barron's Sep. 5, 2026

Still, cutting duration locks out future price gains and leaves investors vulnerable to earning lower yields if interest rates fall.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Then they were stripped and given a prison uniform to wear, with a number on the front and back that was to serve as their only means of identification for the duration of their incarceration.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

For Professor Andy Jones, an expert in endurance performance at the University of Exeter, there are three potential physiological explanations why women could perform better over longer distances or durations.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

More detailed research is needed to separate the effects of different drugs, doses, treatment durations, underlying health conditions, and preexisting valve abnormalities.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 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

Demand is also resulting in longer contract durations, increasing contract values and more prepayments, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Over time, she could hold herself in a particular form for slowly increasing durations.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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