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Recent Examples of longish
If the events in Jackson’s spare script had been filmed at a conventional pace and with conventional stagings, the film would be a longish short, of maybe thirty or forty minutes.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2023
Through much of the longish first scene, the authors stuff résumé excerpts and scraps of back story into envelopes of supposedly casual dialogue.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
This sizable sedan can also turn in a circle of less than 35 feet, and its longish tail provides a 17-cubic-foot trunk that also contains a pass-through to the rear seat with a watertight ski bootie.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 7 Aug. 2023
These brakes pull the 2550-pound car down from 70 mph in a longish 192 feet, but with exemplary feel and controllability.
—Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 26 June 2023
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2023
Through much of the longish first scene, the authors stuff résumé excerpts and scraps of back story into envelopes of supposedly casual dialogue.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
This sizable sedan can also turn in a circle of less than 35 feet, and its longish tail provides a 17-cubic-foot trunk that also contains a pass-through to the rear seat with a watertight ski bootie.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 7 Aug. 2023
These brakes pull the 2550-pound car down from 70 mph in a longish 192 feet, but with exemplary feel and controllability.
—Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 26 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish
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Our expert take The Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their testimony, supported by extensive documentation and corroborating witnesses, has now been validated through this comprehensive investigation.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then-President Trump and lawmakers reached a deal shortly after that to end the shutdown, the longest funding lapse in the United States.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their towels are made from 100% organic long staple cotton and are customizable!The View, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Besides granting his son, Hunter Biden, a lengthy pardon spanning over 10 years, the president has also commuted almost 1,500 sentences for people.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Scientists have offered a range of potential explanations for this lengthy childhood, with many pointing to the evolutionary need for youths to develop bigger brains before maturing to adulthood.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Another catchy song with elongated, ethereal harmonies that capture the temptation of infidelity.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 18 Apr. 2024
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Worm lizards are well adapted for underground life, with elongated bodies, reduced or no limbs, rudimentary eyes and tough, ring-like scales.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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What Happens Next The Rust tragedy has had far-reaching consequences, sparking civil lawsuits and prompting widespread industry scrutiny of firearm safety on film sets.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Such a move would not only solidify Bitcoin’s status as a global reserve asset but could also reshape the dynamics of international finance, with far-reaching implications for economic and geopolitical power structures.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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