long period
Example Sentences
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Together, the fossils revealed how the cave was used over a long period of time.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
Like others, Klarman expressed worries that SpaceX will need soaring growth in parts of its business “for a long period of time” to justify current prices,” which could be difficult.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
He says that even if recycling rates continue to stay low for a long period, the infrastructure Waste Management is building makes it efficient.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Rew, who averages almost 42 in first-class cricket and has made 12 centuries, spent a long period on Tuesday practising his wicketkeeping at The Oval with England fielding coach Sarah Taylor.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
After a long period of silence, I turned to Katz and asked him abruptly, in a tone that was hopeful rather than accusatory, “Do you know how to make anything besides noodles?”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
