long period
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This could well become a major issue in the years ahead as demographic patterns portend a long period of tight U.S. labor markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It looks like a sector attempting to reaccelerate after a long period of policy-driven restraint.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
It was first time I was hearing everything, and so I think watching something finally come to life after such a long period of time is always going to throw you for a loop.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
"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
And the Cavendish itself was about to embark on a long period of greatness.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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