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The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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The list of spices and aromatics in this jerk paste is lengthy, but the method is simple.
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Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
In exchange, Israel released 121 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment for deadly terror attacks and an additional 79 prisoners serving lengthy sentences.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, known for his rhetorical prowess, has long lamented that the media must summarize and translate the court’s lengthy opinions for the public.
—Jill Barton, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors also underscore the public disruption Mizuhara inflicted on Ohtani to support their push for a lengthy prison sentence.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
In exchange, Israel released 121 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment for deadly terror attacks and an additional 79 prisoners serving lengthy sentences.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, known for his rhetorical prowess, has long lamented that the media must summarize and translate the court’s lengthy opinions for the public.
—Jill Barton, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors also underscore the public disruption Mizuhara inflicted on Ohtani to support their push for a lengthy prison sentence.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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