lengthy
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We all sat around the dining table for a lengthy discussion on racial identity.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
"I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team," James said in a lengthy post on social media.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The strikes earlier this month reflect Arab reckoning with a lengthy war that threatens to draw them in even more deeply.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
In between photos from Malcolm-Jamal’s childhood, Pamela included a lengthy statement about moving forward amid a year of “pain, hurt, loss and emotional de-stabilization.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Though the walk through the dark forest with the doe had seemed lengthy, with Ron by his side the journey back seemed to take a surprisingly short time.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
When it comes to longer-term bonds, the analysts’ formula requires an even lengthier holding period.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
Some retailers say the switch to a lengthier delivery time came with an unexpected benefit: a drop in returns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
And although the recent dry spells are worthy of note, there have been some even lengthier drier spells of weather this year for certain parts of the country.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Demand also was strong for lengthier maturities, with a new 30-year bond seeing strong demand External link at Thursday’s auction.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
Many judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers do a poor job of recognizing the special needs of the mentally disabled, which leads to wrongful convictions, lengthier prison terms, and high rates of recidivism.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
After the onset of the pandemic, Corning endured six consecutive quarters of shrinking revenue, its lengthiest drop since the 2001 telecom crash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Seattle had its lengthiest injury report of the season Thursday with 11 players not participating and three others limited.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
He was outlasting Djokovic on the lengthiest baseline exchanges.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 2, 2023
According to BBC Weather's Billy Payne, central and eastern England can expect the lengthiest clear spells overnight and should have the best viewing conditions.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2023
But the lengthiest story in the book, “The Farmer and the Hunt,” was unfamiliar to her, and she stared often and long at the illustration that accompanied it.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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