duration
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Stocks rose Friday on Iran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial traffic for the duration of the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
“Much will depend upon the duration of the conflict and in particular, the potential implications for UK households and the economy more broadly,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"It's actually surprising how effectively the dark fleet operated throughout the duration of the war," said David Tannenbaum, director at US‑based sanctions consultancy Blackstone Compliance Services.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The study, published in the journal Science, says the intensity and duration of the violence may inform how early human conflict developed.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
All 25 of the courses take 414 days, and vary only slightly in thrust duration and angle.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing duration
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
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