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The Journal, citing administration officials, said Trump and his aides had come to the conclusion that a mission to reopen the waterway would extend the length of the mission past his four- to six-week timeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In recent days, the fourth-year player has posted several videos on Instagram in which he speaks at length about his religious beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A potential sticking point will be the networks’ desire to extend the contracts’ length and lock in any new pricing to stave off another increase soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Depending on the length of the disruption, those higher helium prices also have the potential to create higher prices for products that helium is used to create, like semiconductors.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

The ledge along the wall now was barely two-thirds of the length of his foot.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell