long period
Example Sentences
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Scotland, like the rest of the UK, is enduring a long period of faltering growth, high inflation and rising welfare bills, all of which are putting public services under intense strain.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“Our diversified and resilient business model and long-term orientation have served our shareholders well for a long period of time and will continue to do so.”
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
This time crystal continued its motion for an unusually long period, lasting up to 108 cycles or several minutes before fading to a level that could no longer be measured.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Holding one of these ETFs for a long period could backfire, although it has worked out well recently.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
He just sat with it in his hand for another long period.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
