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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
The legislation, which won't take effect until after the November 2026 election, instructs the secretary of the Senate to place senators' paychecks on hold during the duration of any future federal government shutdowns.
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
No duration time has been announced for the World Cup show, although soccer halftimes are not supposed to last more than 15 minutes.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
More high-quality trials in diverse populations are still needed, particularly to clarify the optimal frequency, intensity, and duration of yoga practice, Widowo said.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
Income over spreads Rieder isn't making any concentrated duration bets since the Federal Reserve's rate path is too uncertain.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
No duration time has been announced for the World Cup show, although soccer halftimes are not supposed to last more than 15 minutes.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
More high-quality trials in diverse populations are still needed, particularly to clarify the optimal frequency, intensity, and duration of yoga practice, Widowo said.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
Income over spreads Rieder isn't making any concentrated duration bets since the Federal Reserve's rate path is too uncertain.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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By the time officers arrived, the situation had escalated into what officials described as an active shooter incident, with the suspect walking down the middle of Memorial Drive and firing in an erratic manner as traffic came to a halt.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Traffic can make crossing the city slow at times, but the location works well for travelers planning to explore both the pyramids and the central districts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Researchers then divided participants into three categories of cardiorespiratory fitness—low, medium, and high—and compared these levels with both lifespan and the development of 11 chronic conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Cooler temperatures can help blooms linger longer, while heavy rain, strong wind, or sudden heat can shorten their lifespan considerably.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Given the spread of the concerts, Eilish had to keep wearing the same outfit across shows for continuity.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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That continuity shapes the job in a way that isn’t obvious until someone sits inside it.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Ming notes that these same four traits, measured in children, predict lifetime earnings and all-cause mortality rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The lifetime achievement Donostia Award, created in 1986, has drawn big names like Gregory Peck, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins.—
Jennifer Green,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Graf said the continuance was necessary to ensure Robinson’s attorneys have adequate time to review the evidence, calling it important to protect the defendant’s constitutional right to effective counsel.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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When the court refused a second continuance to a later date, Haddy asked his client to appear alone and make another request for a new trial date on their own, according to the legal referee’s findings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bradley’s transatlantic life is a tale of artistic freedom and recognition earned at the cost of exile.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The thesis, as Zidni frames it, is that Indonesian cinema’s next phase cannot rely on individual producers’ persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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That sustained workplace exposure and relationship based learning environments strengthen college persistence and long term economic mobility outcomes.—
Kelby Woodard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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