lasts

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

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The longer the Hormuz blockage lasts, the greater the hit to growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The median visit to emergency departments lasts 163 minutes, with more than a quarter of admitted patients waiting at least four hours before being assigned a bed.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The echo of their laughs and screams lasts long after they’ve disappeared.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty