How to Use lengthy in a Sentence

lengthy

adjective

• The process is both lengthy and costly.
• Lengthier trips require more planning.
• The Parliament’s vote is just a further step in a lengthy process.
  — Byjeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 June 2023
• There should be lengthy intervals without rain with highs in the 60s each day.
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
• After a lengthy summer break, the Supreme Court's new nine-month term begins next month.
  — Laura Jarrett, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2023
• Knauss, who has worked at the Phoenix Fire Department since 2006, has had a lengthy string of legal problems over the years.
  — The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
• The charges could lead to a lengthy prison sentence in the event of a conviction, with the most serious counts calling for up to 20 years.
  — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2023
• In a lengthy chat with Rolling Stone, Jax dished on Scandoval, his mistakes, and what his future may hold.
  — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2023
• After a lengthy trial, Winner was sentenced to five years and three months in prison.
  — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 31 May 2023
• Rapinoe came off for the Reign in the 86th minute, receiving loud and lengthy cheers and applause from the Providence Park crowd.
  — oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
• The hearing marked the first publicly broadcast event of the likely lengthy trial in the sprawling RICO case.
  — Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2023
• As of this writing, the act is going through the lengthy process of becoming European law.
  — Mustafa Suleyman, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2023
• David Barnes has pleaded not guilty and faces a lengthy sentence if convicted.
  — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2023
• The model showcased her bump in a form-fitting black column dress accessorized by lengthy strands of pearls and beading around the waist.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
• Spears acknowledged their split in a lengthy message shared to Instagram over the weekend.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2023
• Aldean posted a lengthy message to his Instagram Stories to further explain the song and its video.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 July 2023
• The scale of that ambition explains, in part, the lengthy timeline between the joint venture’s announcement in 2020, and this moment of its first fruition.
  — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2023
• The new e-highway, which is set to be complete in just two years’ time, will increase vehicle range on the go and reduce the need for lengthy charging pitstops.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 May 2023
• The defendant in that case has vowed to appeal the ruling, and a lengthy legal battle may also be in store for Florida.
  — Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani, The New Republic, 23 June 2023
• The lengthiest delays have been over how much the special prosecutors pursuing the case should be paid, and where to hold the trial.
  — Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 14 June 2023
• Travelers should be aware that this is expected to be a lengthy closure of several days at least.
  — oregonlive, 12 June 2023
• In the photos, Banks smiles, dresses up in a poofy pink dress, draws on herself with crayons and eats a melting ice cream cone as her proud mom sums her feelings up in a lengthy caption.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
• Aldean responded to the criticism on Tuesday with a lengthy post on social media.
  — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2023
• Along the way, students will learn how to kill lengthy material, discover classics like the Rule of 3 and learn how to accept feedback.
  — Julie Seabaugh, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
• This approval was a result of a lengthy process spanning several years; the FDA initially rejected the drug in 2021.
  — Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2024
• Loudon has now admitted to insider trading and faces a lengthy prison sentence in addition to a steep fine.
  — Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 23 Feb. 2024
• The award-winning menu is lengthy, but the true locals gravitate to one of three popular standbys: the oversized pork chop, the rotisserie chicken and fries, or the onion soup.
  — Brandon Perlman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2024
• Stack that on top of lengthy permitting processes and challenges with connecting new plants to the grid, and options dwindle.
  — Gregory Barber, WIRED, 19 July 2023
• The first problem is that the application is lengthy and complicated.
  — Todd Wallack, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2023
• Throughout the lengthy hearing, Bernard faced at times pointed questions about her decisions.
  — Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 25 May 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024