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The Journal, citing administration officials, said Trump and his aides had come to the conclusion that a mission to reopen the waterway would extend the length of the mission past his four- to six-week timeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The tax on private jet flights will rise by 50% to between £142 and £1,141, depending on the length of the flight.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In recent days, the fourth-year player has posted several videos on Instagram in which he speaks at length about his religious beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“Western Star” is thus the rare authorized biography that keeps its subject at arm’s length.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

And if this was what it took to rebuild, and to make Molly happy, and she swore at length never to appear on camera, there were worse things.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny