The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays Lengthier trips require more planning.
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After World War I, the US Navy operated the Yangtze Patrol, a flotilla of gunboats that protected American interests – including missionaries and oil companies – inside China during a lengthy period of warlordism and instability.—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 Bowen Byram made everything happen to set up Alex Tuch's goal, and Jason Zucker scored off his back on a power play in his second game back in the lineup following a lengthy absence.—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 Kinnear said the Checkers are still learning to deal with things such as lengthy road trips.—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026 After returning to the lineup on the road this week, Braun revealed that ligament damage was to blame for the lengthy recovery timeline.—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lengthy
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