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For anxiety, shorter programs lasting up to 8 weeks and involving lower intensity activity may be most helpful.

From Science Daily

The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.

From Los Angeles Times

Power cuts lasting up to 18 hours a day have since affected hospital emergency wards, dialysis patients and pumping stations.

From BBC

The heads of those agencies told the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee on Wednesday that the shutdown is expected to create severe and lasting challenges.

From Los Angeles Times

Should scores be tied, there is a period of overtime, lasting between five and 20 minutes, depending on the stage of the tournament.

From BBC