long period

Example Sentences

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“Our diversified and resilient business model and long-term orientation have served our shareholders well for a long period of time and will continue to do so.”

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

This interpretation implies that the planet has been geologically inactive for a long period.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

This term, he has spent a long period on the sidelines injured.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The impact is already showing up in the airlines’ performance and financial outlooks, raising questions about how long profits can hold up if fuel prices remain elevated for a long period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Late one afternoon, after a long period in a cushioned window seat behind a painted screen, I emerge and turn left instead of right.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins