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as in time
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
scientists warning that the very duration of our civilization depends upon finding a solution to this major environmental problem
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Recent Examples of duration
But the thesis most identified with Navarro — that long-term punitive tariffs of sufficient scale and duration would force a rebirth of American manufacturing — seems to be fading into the distance once again.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Its fingerprints will linger even if they could be limited by its duration and strength, according to Michelle L’Heureux, a climate scientist with the Climate Prediction Center.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
But, not all eclipses have the same duration; for a couple of reasons.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
With 85% of the drug remaining after this period, the results indicate the depots could potentially provide drug release for significantly longer durations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Its fingerprints will linger even if they could be limited by its duration and strength, according to Michelle L’Heureux, a climate scientist with the Climate Prediction Center.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
But, not all eclipses have the same duration; for a couple of reasons.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
With 85% of the drug remaining after this period, the results indicate the depots could potentially provide drug release for significantly longer durations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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According to the documents, Inciarte pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served and one business day.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Almost 30 years ago, Robert Stone visited the City of Hope campus in Los Angeles for the first time.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Three-year-old thoroughbreds are eligible to participate in the Triple Crown races, meaning a horse has just one opportunity in its lifetime to win all three races in a single season.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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To quote the legendary Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Buffalo, New York, MC Ché Noir is putting her lifetime in between the paper’s lines.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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That new 420-square-foot studio apartment space — now the casita — was created with continuity in mind on paint choices, roof slope and historically accurate siding.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Such individuals likely experience the benefits of community involvement — such as emotional backing, cultural continuity and guidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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That genuine bond off-screen has helped bring the series to life in a way that connects with viewers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, the two are most excited about experiencing life’s milestones as a family.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Comans again grew agitated when Van Der Hout asked for continuance a second time and claimed lawyers representing DHS had not provided evidence to back up the allegations against his client.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Following the San Diego Planning Commission’s approval in December, the project had been scheduled to be heard by city council last month but President Joe LaCava called for the continuance to allow for a more thoughtful and complete evaluation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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OpenAI recommends including three key reminders in all agent prompts: persistence (keeping going until resolution), tool-calling (using available tools rather than guessing), and planning (thinking before acting).—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zaragoza’s persistence, and Martinez’s gamble to uproot his family, were massively rewarded in the years that followed.—
Joshua Korber Hoffman,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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