lengthy

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Hotel owners sign lengthy contracts with brands and have limited leverage in forcing Marriott to give them a bigger share of the revenue the chain earns from its credit-card partnerships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Should Bonta or others sue, they would have to convince a judge that the nation’s top antitrust regulators failed to make a proper finding despite their lengthy review.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Macron and Merz "held lengthy and frequent discussions on ways to advance this project, which is important for European defence," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Deep staff cuts and exits occurred in the Large Business and International Division, which oversees lengthy and complicated audits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He moved several yards down the beach and began a new equation, captivating his audience with a lengthy explanation of each new and complex symbol.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris