long period

Example Sentences

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"Mikel Arteta's been there a long period of time. The best gift you can give a good manager is time," former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“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 time crystal continued its motion for an unusually long period, lasting up to 108 cycles or several minutes before fading to a level that could no longer be measured.

From Science Daily • May 5, 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

The destruction from the earthquake plunged the country into a long period of mourning.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende