duration
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Most observers expect the ECB to keep its powder dry on Thursday and pause for now whilst it waits to see the outcome and duration of the latest fighting.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Their disqualification from categorization as futures contracts on the basis of their indefinite duration cuts directly against established precedent,” Kalshi told the CFTC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The expected duration of the heat wave — at least several days, if not longer — “can really be concerning,” said Robbie Munroe, meteorologist with the weather service’s Oxnard office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The data will help scientists better understand both the intensity and types of radiation astronauts may encounter, supporting the design of safer spacecraft and future long duration missions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
“For the duration of your sentence. Maybe longer as a condition of your release. That’ll be up to the judge.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
The device delivers pulse energies of 1.05 nanojoules and pulse durations as short as 147 femtoseconds, all from a photonic chip.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 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
"In some cases, customers are even seeking options to extend contract durations beyond the initial term, underscoring their emphasis on supply stability."
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 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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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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