in duration
Example Sentences
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But as long as the war remains reasonably limited in duration and doesn’t involve the commitment of large numbers of ground troops, opportunistic aggression against Taiwan as a function of Operation Epic Fury is unlikely.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Neither offered an exact timeline for how long the project would last, but Hegseth said it was "focused in scope and temporary in duration".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Yet stocks can recover from such shocks, especially if they are short in duration.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
He also described her injuries as “limited in duration and severity” and said they did not constitute “serious bodily injury.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
Then came a run of punishing dry spells, many more than a decade in duration, interrupted by gigantic floods.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
