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Examples of lengthy in a Sentence
The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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Her restitution was jointly recommended by federal prosecutors and defense attorneys following lengthy negotiations.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
DuVernay also reacted to the news in her own lengthy statement on X (formerly known as Twitter).
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Both are veteran pitchers proven capable of handling a hefty workload, but each is also on the wrong side of 30 and returning from serious surgeries and lengthy rehab processes.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The top is designed with a lengthier silhouette for more coverage.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 June 2024
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
DuVernay also reacted to the news in her own lengthy statement on X (formerly known as Twitter).
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Both are veteran pitchers proven capable of handling a hefty workload, but each is also on the wrong side of 30 and returning from serious surgeries and lengthy rehab processes.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The top is designed with a lengthier silhouette for more coverage.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for lengthy
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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