lasts

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The longer the conflict lasts, the more attention will go to the painful question of who goes without.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Chelsea in Bloom, which began on Monday 18 May and lasts until Sunday 24 May, with more than 145 shops, restaurants, hotels and businesses across the west London neighbourhood taking part.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

It typically hits every two to seven years and lasts around nine to 12 months.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

For very small particles, the entire event lasts only a split second before the material completely burns up.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

I can’t help but agree with the moms when they complain about how a new box of cereal only lasts two days.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan