duration

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Richard Haas, the former president of the Council on Foreign Relations, said it is not clear what impact a conflict of any duration and scale would have on Iran's government.

From Barron's

According to a study by the International Energy Agency, an average of 16 years is required -- although the duration varies depending on the ore and location.

From Barron's

The LPO says: "Mass seabird strandings frequently follow winter storms, but this episode is exceptional in both its scale and duration."

From BBC

An added benefit is that a bill-heavy portfolio would better match the Fed’s short-term liabilities, reducing the duration mismatch that has produced recent operating losses and, with them, unwanted political attention.

From Barron's

A further hearing will take place in March and a trial date has been set for 1 September, with an estimated duration of 12 weeks.

From BBC