long period

Example Sentences

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“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 interpretation implies that the planet has been geologically inactive for a long period.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

For the oil market, the result is likely to be a long period of uncertain supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Although it was recorded in a matter of weeks, Your Favourite Toy was the product of a long period of experimentation.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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