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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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Alex Edelman: Just For Us Alex Edelman shared a sweet, lengthy reaction to his nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his debut HBO comedy special, Alex Edelman: Just For Us.
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Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
After a lengthy renovation in 1989, when the mall was renamed as the Third Street Promenade, real estate developer Shaul Kuba and his partners started acquiring troubled properties on the Promenade at a deep discount and set out to find a flashy national tenant that could serve as a bellwether.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
The main attraction is the park's lengthy stretch of sandy Lake Huron beach, complete with lifeguards and other amenities.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
The case is ideal for traveling, and the earbuds boast a generous 24-hour battery life, which is perfect for long-haul flights or particularly lengthy travel days.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
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Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
After a lengthy renovation in 1989, when the mall was renamed as the Third Street Promenade, real estate developer Shaul Kuba and his partners started acquiring troubled properties on the Promenade at a deep discount and set out to find a flashy national tenant that could serve as a bellwether.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
The main attraction is the park's lengthy stretch of sandy Lake Huron beach, complete with lifeguards and other amenities.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
The case is ideal for traveling, and the earbuds boast a generous 24-hour battery life, which is perfect for long-haul flights or particularly lengthy travel days.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 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 27 Jul. 2024.
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