decadelong

adjective de·cade·long \ ˈde-ˌkād-ˌlȯŋ \

Definition of decadelong

:lasting a decade

Recent Examples of decadelong from the Web

The Chicago Tribune has written several front-page stories since last year detailing the fallout over Watts' nearly decadelong run of corruption.

— megan crepeau, chicagotribune.com, "Drug convictions for two more tossed as result of Chicago cop's corruption," 11 July 2017
Decadelong DUI case ends: A Riverdale man pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving in a crash that killed a pedestrian more than a decade ago, reports Christy Gutowski.

— chicago tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Week in review: Chicago cop indictments, soda tax blocked and Miggy's big mouth," 30 June 2017
Earlier in court, prosecutors began laying out Shkreli’s entire business career, a more than decadelong stretch allegedly marked by zeal and deception.

— patricia hurtado, The Seattle Times, "Martin Shkreli vents at prosecutors, media in midst of fraud trial," 30 June 2017
In November, Leary issued an order allowing transgender people on medical assistance the right to gender transition surgeries, lifting a decadelong ban by the state.

— Washington Post, "Key figures in trial of officer who killed Philando Castile," 30 May 2017
In November, Leary issued an order allowing transgender people on medical assistance the right to gender transition surgeries, lifting a decadelong ban by the state.

— Washington Post, "Key figures in trial of officer who killed Philando Castile," 30 May 2017
In November, Leary issued an order allowing transgender people on medical assistance the right to gender transition surgeries, lifting a decadelong ban by the state.

— Washington Post, "Key figures in trial of officer who killed Philando Castile," 29 May 2017
Others hoped local representatives would prioritize the need for justice following a decadelong Maoist insurgency that ended in 2006, leaving 17,000 dead.

— Washington Post, "Nepalese get 1st chance in 20 years to vote for local bodies," 12 May 2017
The May 9 vote will likely end a decadelong conservative rule that maintained a hard line against North Korea and agreed to the THAAD installation.

— kim tong-hyung, The Christian Science Monitor, "South Korea divided on THAAD missile defense system," 3 May 2017

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