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[lawng, long] / lɔŋ, lɒŋ /




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Yet despite this bias, most individuals can maintain high accuracy and stable performance even when confronted with long lists of conflicting words and colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Tuchel had played under Rangnick at SSV Ulm and the two had long admired each other.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Trucking executives report an end to a long freight downturn, with rates rising to sustainable levels after four years of slumping earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Major League Baseball’s official app, long one of my favorites, has gradually surrounded baseball scores and video with window dressing that has made the app feel heavier.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

“Yes. That flag should have been taken down long ago. And I’m here to help make that happen in any way I can.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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