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

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

Although it was recorded in a matter of weeks, Your Favourite Toy was the product of a long period of experimentation.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The many strikes that characterized the year 1919 came at a time when American industry stood at the threshold of a long period of unprecedented growth and prosperity.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler