lengthy

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Becerra acknowledged his concern over the lengthy time that it takes to count votes in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Macron and Merz "held lengthy and frequent discussions on ways to advance this project, which is important for European defence," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Deep staff cuts and exits occurred in the Large Business and International Division, which oversees lengthy and complicated audits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

She has had a lengthy career in politics and community organising in LA, serving six terms in Congress representing parts of Los Angeles.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The nineteenth-century prescriptivist Richard White had no luck banning standpoint and washtub, nor did his contemporary William Cullen Bryant succeed in outlawing commence, compete, lengthy, and leniency.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker