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duration

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


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The crew is expected to spend about two weeks in space, although the final mission duration will depend on launch schedules, rendezvous timing, and the success of docking operations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Team Melli will be based in Tijuana for the duration of the tournament, but all three of their group stage matches are due to be held in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

In fact for much of the show’s duration evidence of serious mental instability is hard to detect among the young women Susanna finds herself living with.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The quintet will also stay in Florida for the duration of the camp and not head back when the remaining five players report for duty.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Anthony begrudgingly accepted that the work of the suffrage movement was suspended, at least for the duration of the Civil War.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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