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England's wicket-taking lengths in Australia's first innings in the third Test in Adelaide.

From BBC

In this study, researchers identified 14 nearby galaxies rich in hydrogen gas arranged in a narrow, elongated line measuring about 5.5 million light years in length and roughly 117,000 light years across.

From Science Daily

Nicknamed "Jumbo" because of his length off the tee, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 after being named on 50 percent of international ballots.

From Barron's

England's declining threat with the new ball could be partly explained by their inability to find the correct length to bowl at on each surface since that first day in Perth.

From BBC

This retelling has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.

From Los Angeles Times