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duration

noun as in length of action, event

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The average duration of U.S debt at present is 71 months, so raising increased sums of short-term debt increases the risk associated with short-term borrowing, limiting flexibility and raising interest costs.

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Tell each organization about your tryout’s expected duration, says Laura, founder of the Retirement Coaches Association, that way “you avoid regrets associated with feeling pressured to stay longer.”

Sunshine duration varied across Chinese cities, with some areas experiencing more significant declines due to factors such as air pollution.

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“The amount and duration of spousal support varies depending on factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, and the standard of living established during the marriage.”

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The duration of cyanobacterial blooms is increasing with climate warming and nutrient inputs associated with agricultural runoff and sewage discharges.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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