duration
Example Sentences
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Migration histories, duration of residence, fertility patterns and detailed employment classifications became standard.
From BBC
Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran had "had no negotiations with America in these thirty-one days," referring to the duration of the war.
From BBC
He said that while the attack on Iran had been anticipated, its timing and the duration of the war that has ensued were surprising.
From Barron's
Solid income growth and higher tax refunds should help cushion some of the expected fallout from higher energy prices, but the duration of the conflict and disruption of global oil markets is key.
From Barron's
“Uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of oil supply disruption means outcomes for risk assets have become increasingly asymmetrical. With potential downside rising significantly, we recommend turning defensive,” say the strategists.
From MarketWatch
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