long period
Example Sentences
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The long-acting contraceptives business focuses on methods that prevent pregnancy for a long period of time, such as the intrauterine device, according to Bayer’s website.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Together, the fossils revealed how the cave was used over a long period of time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
Nicola McKay, 53, says she has met dozens of other women with the same tumours who took the Depo-Provera injection over a long period of time.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 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
That is far beyond our capability and will probably be so for a very long period of time.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
