long period
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Because the data covered such a long period, the researchers could examine how participants' weight changed in the years leading up to their diagnosis.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
It follows recent positive growth and manufacturing data, fuelling hopes that Europe's biggest economy has turned a corner after a long period of stagnation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
Matthews said it was "the very beginning of what could be a very long period of discoveries in the area".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
It plans to ask for approval to securitize those costs, a strategy utilities often use for storm or fire recovery, which could lessen the bill impact by spreading out payments over a long period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 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
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