How to Use duration in a Sentence

duration

noun
  • You should gradually increase the duration of your workout.
  • The rest of us are trapped along with it, for the duration of this bumpy ride.
    Christopher Leonard For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Davy flew in from Hawaii and sat in with us for the duration.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Most of those sanctions had a duration of one year or less.
    Matthew Kelly april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Most of those sanctions had a duration of one year or less.
    Matthew Kelly april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
  • But this year has been unique because of the low tide’s long duration.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Feb. 2023
  • An adult gap year isn't defined by its duration.
    Suzanne Roske, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • And how does your duration stack up against others?
    Christa Sgobba, Health, 24 June 2026
  • Even then, don’t keep gas on for a prolonged duration.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Some come for a few miles; others move up the trail for months to hike the duration.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023
  • These are agreements that the last three, six, and twelve months in duration.
    Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
  • This piece grabs you from the very first note and holds you for its seven-minute duration.
    Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
  • When looking to fly, travel time is not just the duration of the flight.
    Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Second, that she will be asked about Wicked for the duration of it.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2026
  • Six were rated at least a 3 out of 5 based on strength and duration.
    David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2023
  • But, not all eclipses have the same duration; for a couple of reasons.
    Ryan French, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Barricades will be in place through the duration of this storm.
    Amir Vera, CNN, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Strangers danced and cried together for the brief duration of the record.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Keep in mind that not all discounts will be available for the full duration of the sale.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The actual duration of any long-term plan will, of course, vary.
    Eddy Azad, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • Still, the short duration of use leaves something to be desired.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 27 July 2023
  • But a longer-duration conflict will cause consumers to cut back.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Riders then pay a 39 cents-per-minute rate for the duration of their trip.
    William Thornton | [email protected], al, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Moreover, the duration was very long, and the change was extreme.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2023
  • People were urged to avoid the ocean during the storm's duration.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The two remained in full gucch both on and off the set for the duration of the two-and-a-half-month shoot.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2021
  • His salary will increase throughout the duration of the deal.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • These visits cannot exceed one hour in duration.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But there is not yet enough research to know the ideal settings or even duration of use.
    Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Manor Hill Brewing will be there for the duration of the fair.
    Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2022

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