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They do not stop even if the trip lasts for several hours.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The warm season typically lasts from June through October.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“The longer a diesel export ban lasts, the more disruptive it would likely be by putting upward pressure on gasoline prices because diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel are largely produced together,” the strategists said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

El Charro is fed before showing up for his shift, which normally begins in the afternoon and lasts two to three hours.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

“The dear little thing,” returned Herbert, “holds dutifully to her father as long as he lasts; but he won’t last long. Mrs. Whimple confides to me that he is certainly going.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens



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