lengthy

Example Sentences

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After morning rain delayed play by an hour, the hosts reached 77-3 after 17 overs before another lengthy break meant the game was reduced to 33 overs a side.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“However, this is an extremely unusual and lengthy sentence for a first time offender who committed nonviolent crimes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In a lengthy letter to the court ahead of his sentencing, Fleming acknowleged his shame over his part in Perry's death.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Perhaps half of the increase stemmed from a statistical snafu tied to last year’s lengthy government shutdown.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Carmen followed me down a lengthy set of stairs.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya