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as in time
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
scientists warning that the very duration of our civilization depends upon finding a solution to this major environmental problem
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Recent Examples of duration
However, the unemployment rate climbed to 4.2%, while the median duration of unemployment hit 10.5 weeks, the highest level since May 2017.
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
The original Grinch movie is only 26 minutes in duration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Few scientists are capable of traveling for long durations, can acquire the financial backing needed, and are knowledgeable enough to head to Antarctica to conduct new research projects.
—Dalton Johnson, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Try to walk each day to avoid blood clots, gradually increasing the duration of the walks.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
The original Grinch movie is only 26 minutes in duration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Few scientists are capable of traveling for long durations, can acquire the financial backing needed, and are knowledgeable enough to head to Antarctica to conduct new research projects.
—Dalton Johnson, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Try to walk each day to avoid blood clots, gradually increasing the duration of the walks.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for duration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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Swims and Bunetta fleshed out the rest of the song in an Airbnb together, taking inspiration from a relationship Swims was struggling with at the time.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Given the rate of such violence, concerned Southeast Asian and white American organizers of the time decided to tackle the issue through a bilingual video targeting the Cambodian American community.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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And so ‘Mocha Mousse’ feels like the correct continuation to add to your nail inspo folder.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Who is Thomas Dickey? Dickey is described on his firm's website as a lifetime resident of Blair County, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Get a Pearls lifetime subscription on StackSocial for $29.99 (69% off).StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The offensive line has keyed the Rams’ recent success, the continuity that coach Sean McVay desired finally becoming reality.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, he’s never had a conversation this long in bed with another human being in his life.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Conclusion Transitioning into the data analytics industry requires persistence, curiosity and a commitment to learning.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Evidence of cooling inflation or a weakening economy may nudge policymakers toward interest rate cuts, just as the persistence of current conditions could pause rate cuts.Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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