long period
Example Sentences
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“It’s just part of a long period in which the relationship has gotten worse, and we just don’t seem to be able to fix it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Together, the fossils revealed how the cave was used over a long period of time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
Like others, Klarman expressed worries that SpaceX will need soaring growth in parts of its business “for a long period of time” to justify current prices,” which could be difficult.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The financial terms were not disclosed, but these types of deals tend to go for premium prices because they allow the buyer to lock in their costs over a long period.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
I can look through a microscope for a shockingly long period of time.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
