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Recent Examples of longish
Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002.
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Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
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Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
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Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for longish
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
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Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Assuming the battery is fine (and all the other electrical components and solder have survived the long journey through time), how will the iPhone be activated?
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Now back in King’s Landing, Corlys is distracted at best, meeting with Rhaenyra’s small council to address the crown’s nonexistent funds — the latest on a long list of problems that need solving for the new Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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Driving health inequity ERISA’s constraints on patient protections have far-reaching effects.
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The shot sailed just out of reach of the outstretched hand of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and into the net.
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Summerville stepped up to take the fifth penalty for the Dutch and blasted it right at Morocco keeper Yassine Bounou, who knocked it away with an outstretched hand.
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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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