long
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Lebanon has long teetered on the edge of being a failed state.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
According to Quitterer, one reason the work took so long is the nature of Alzheimer's research itself.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Videos show long lines at petrol stations across the region, and residents have said they routinely have to queue for up to 10 hours for fuel.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It is unclear how long such a process would take.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“That’s okay. I love your puzzle, Paul! How long have you been working on it?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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