decade-long
adjective
de·cade-long
ˈde-ˌkād-ˌlȯŋ 
variants
or less commonly decadelong
: lasting or occurring over a decade or about a decade
A decade-long drought in Saskatchewan and Alberta nesting areas has cut sharply into the number of birds migrating into Idaho …—
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Dan KnaussThe renegade gene that causes Huntington's disease has been found after a decade-long search …—Daniel Q. Haney
Daniel Q. HaneyExamples of decade-long in a Sentence
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This law, and now his death, have sparked concerns over the plight of victims and survivors of human rights abuses that occurred during his decade-long administration.
—Ñusta Carranza Ko, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024
Complementing this traditional knowledge, Greg Fitzgerald, the Pursuit's onboard art expert and a former pilot with a decade-long passion for the Kimberley, bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern understanding.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Goldman’s bullish view is noteworthy given the U.K. stock market’s decade-long underperformance — its weight in the MSCI World index dropped from 5.3% in 2010 to a mere 2.2% currently.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
The Highland Park restaurant faced spacial limitations during its decade-long run, relying on a double-deck pizza oven that couldn’t keep up with demand.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Tremor’s decade-long run is helping to foster a growing list of Azorean artists of note, many of whom are repeat performers.
—Philip Sherburne, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
Only in the mid-1960s did U.S. cigarette sales begin to decline—a decade-long lag in public awareness that cost many smokers their lives.
—Jonathan Quick, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
Last month, Kesha celebrated her independence at a headlining WeHo Pride show, her first performance since becoming a free woman after settling her decade-long lawsuit with Dr. Luke last summer.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
The Piano Man keeps making plans to perform, on tour and throughout New York, after wrapping up his decade-long run of monthly MSG concerts on Thursday night with his 150th lifetime show there.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024
Ñusta Carranza Ko, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024
Complementing this traditional knowledge, Greg Fitzgerald, the Pursuit's onboard art expert and a former pilot with a decade-long passion for the Kimberley, bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern understanding.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Goldman’s bullish view is noteworthy given the U.K. stock market’s decade-long underperformance — its weight in the MSCI World index dropped from 5.3% in 2010 to a mere 2.2% currently.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
The Highland Park restaurant faced spacial limitations during its decade-long run, relying on a double-deck pizza oven that couldn’t keep up with demand.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Tremor’s decade-long run is helping to foster a growing list of Azorean artists of note, many of whom are repeat performers.
—Philip Sherburne, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
Only in the mid-1960s did U.S. cigarette sales begin to decline—a decade-long lag in public awareness that cost many smokers their lives.
—Jonathan Quick, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
Last month, Kesha celebrated her independence at a headlining WeHo Pride show, her first performance since becoming a free woman after settling her decade-long lawsuit with Dr. Luke last summer.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
The Piano Man keeps making plans to perform, on tour and throughout New York, after wrapping up his decade-long run of monthly MSG concerts on Thursday night with his 150th lifetime show there.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024
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“Decade-long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decade-long. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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