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as in times
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 continuations
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 durations
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.
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Dalton Johnson, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Existing seafarers also needed to be out at sea for longer, back-to-back durations, with fewer people available to do so.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
The ability to stay underwater for longer durations without having to surface will allow the submarine to avoid detection risk – both radar and visual.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2024
New study highlights advantages of resistive magnets Resistive magnets, though older technology, can maintain high magnetic fields for longer durations compared to newer hybrid or fully superconducting magnets.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Traditionally, bonds taking longer to mature offer a higher rate of return than bonds for shorter durations because money is being tied up for a longer period of time.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Customers should expect significant damage and make immediate preparations for extended power outage durations.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Several types of insulin work at different speeds and for different durations.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Dalton Johnson, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Existing seafarers also needed to be out at sea for longer, back-to-back durations, with fewer people available to do so.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
The ability to stay underwater for longer durations without having to surface will allow the submarine to avoid detection risk – both radar and visual.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2024
New study highlights advantages of resistive magnets Resistive magnets, though older technology, can maintain high magnetic fields for longer durations compared to newer hybrid or fully superconducting magnets.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Traditionally, bonds taking longer to mature offer a higher rate of return than bonds for shorter durations because money is being tied up for a longer period of time.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Customers should expect significant damage and make immediate preparations for extended power outage durations.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Several types of insulin work at different speeds and for different durations.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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