duration
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“Markets will be focused on the RBI’s guidance on the extent and duration of the tightening cycle,” they added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
They said he would be protected for the duration of his trip because he was deemed vulnerable to an attack.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
From 1 October, the fee varies according to the duration of stay sought – from 10,000 yen for three months or less, to 75,000 yen for five years or more.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“You can get yields in or close to the 4% range at that duration, which on a tax-equivalent basis would be about 8% or so.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
The duration of each lesson was measured by the clock, which at last struck twelve.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Prof Andy Jones, in endurance performance at the University of Exeter, said there were three potential physiological explanations as to why women could perform better over long distances or durations.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Pension funds and insurers that need to match the durations of their liabilities with similar assets snap up the longest-dated bonds even when yields are absurdly low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Block has also tested out different durations of installments to determine what makes the most sense for its customers, Jennings said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
"In some cases, customers are even seeking options to extend contract durations beyond the initial term, underscoring their emphasis on supply stability."
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Over time, she could hold herself in a particular form for slowly increasing durations.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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