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duration

[doo-rey-shuhn, dyoo-] / dʊˈreɪ ʃən, djʊ- /


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When AFP visited this month, the bulls were being kept in the bathrooms of a nearby residential building for the duration of the competition.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

The agreement only explicitly suspends Iranian tolls for the 60-day duration and calls for Iran and Oman to “conduct dialogue” about strait management alongside other Persian Gulf states and “in line with applicable international law.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Micron said Wednesday that most of its latest deals are five years in duration and lock in price floors that will still be far better than those seen in past down cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

"Put yourself on North American timing for the duration of the World Cup," says Dr Victoria Revell, from the University of Surrey.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“You and Warrior Adebayo may have the duration of the day to rest. You will resume your next patrol shifts this evening.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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