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length

[lengkth, length, lenth] / lɛŋkθ, lɛŋθ, lɛnθ /


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It said the feud covered "the length and breadth of the country" before there was "a clear and obvious downturn in activity."

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The following interview with Crabb has been edited for clarity and length.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

If Ms. Wilson has tinkered with Homer’s value system, as some allege, she has also kept closer than others to the original length and meter of the poem.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Flower selection varies based on nutritional needs, body size, tongue length, and feeding habits.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

Christopher ran the length of the boat, calling the griffin’s name.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

He used the scoop and reverse scoop early and effectively against Prasidh Krishna, then pounced when he had knocked the India seamers off their lengths, smashing Arshdeep Singh over mid-wicket for six.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

But the searing temperatures have done little to deter President Donald Trump, who has gone to great lengths to ensure the event becomes, in large part, a celebration of himself.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

“When you see loan terms extending to record lengths, down payments shrinking, and monthly payments hitting all-time highs, you’re looking at a clear recipe for long-term financial strain,” Edmunds Head of Insights Jessica Caldwell says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

After seeing Wardex’s extensive footage of alien life and the lengths they’ve gone to cover it up, Daniel is certain that all of it must be public knowledge, though even he isn’t quite sure why.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

Just as in Asamando, dashikis seem to be a go-to clothing here—but the variation of designs, lengths, and colors is mind-boggling.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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