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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
The legislation, which won't take effect until after the November 2026 election, instructs the secretary of the Senate to place senators' paychecks on hold during the duration of any future federal government shutdowns.
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
No duration time has been announced for the World Cup show, although soccer halftimes are not supposed to last more than 15 minutes.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
More high-quality trials in diverse populations are still needed, particularly to clarify the optimal frequency, intensity, and duration of yoga practice, Widowo said.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
Income over spreads Rieder isn't making any concentrated duration bets since the Federal Reserve's rate path is too uncertain.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
No duration time has been announced for the World Cup show, although soccer halftimes are not supposed to last more than 15 minutes.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
More high-quality trials in diverse populations are still needed, particularly to clarify the optimal frequency, intensity, and duration of yoga practice, Widowo said.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
Income over spreads Rieder isn't making any concentrated duration bets since the Federal Reserve's rate path is too uncertain.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Julie Tremaine is an award-winning food and travel writer who’s exploring the world one bite at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Researchers then divided participants into three categories of cardiorespiratory fitness—low, medium, and high—and compared these levels with both lifespan and the development of 11 chronic conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Cooler temperatures can help blooms linger longer, while heavy rain, strong wind, or sudden heat can shorten their lifespan considerably.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The inaccuracies—octopuses are solitary and short-lived, while organizations require sustained collaboration and multi-year continuity—are minor and easily acknowledged.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Ming notes that these same four traits, measured in children, predict lifetime earnings and all-cause mortality rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The lifetime achievement Donostia Award, created in 1986, has drawn big names like Gregory Peck, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins.—
Jennifer Green,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The thesis, as Zidni frames it, is that Indonesian cinema’s next phase cannot rely on individual producers’ persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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That sustained workplace exposure and relationship based learning environments strengthen college persistence and long term economic mobility outcomes.—
Kelby Woodard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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