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length

[lengkth, length, lenth] / lɛŋkθ, lɛŋθ, lɛnθ /


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"It's that length of time but also maybe the intensity of the feelings."

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

“Got beat, I think less than a length, and got stopped there at the top of the lane,” trainer Phil D’Amato said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Helped by lively English pitches, Robinson has been able to concentrate on his greatest skill - his control of line and length.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Maybe accepting such minorities as the Mormons—er, Mennonites—would be better than keeping them at arm’s length.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

She tied one end of a rope around Duane’s waist and then wrapped the remaining length around everyone else except Major Puff, who felt he would be more useful giving commands.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

And while Cook has gone to great lengths to preserve the core values of Apple, the company he passes on to Apple’s hardware chief, John Ternus, next week is uniquely Cook’s own.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

France's vast array of local cheeses are a source of national pride and authorities go to great lengths to protect traditional production methods and ensure authenticity.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

The final time was 2:02.28, with Original Sin 6¼ lengths behind in second and Full Serrano third.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Investors can buy bonds that last for different lengths of time and yield interest annually at a fixed rate over that period.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Just as in Asamando, dashikis seem to be a go-to clothing here—but the variation of designs, lengths, and colors is mind-boggling.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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