lengthy

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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

The second phase - which has not been fully reported until now - saw the judge set out a lengthy and legally complex reasoning for the court record so that barristers could understand his thinking.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

This low-hire, low-fire dynamic and lengthy job hunts have spooked many workers, who are now opting to cling to their jobs instead of making a jump.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The couple have a son whom Gomez wore in a baby carrier during the lengthy House speaker election in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

And I remember that during the services it was just row after row of old people repeating some verses, painful organ music, a lengthy sermon that was hard for me to follow.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth