Examples of lengthy in a Sentence
The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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The assessment was shared this morning in a lengthy report by the influential UK Culture, Media & Sport Committee (CMSC).
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The finish is lengthy and very appealing, with impressive complexity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The agent then goes out into the Internet to collect data and synthesize a lengthy report.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Retailers, shipping companies, port operators and farmers alike all pointed to disadvantages that would result in higher costs for goods that were passed along to the consumer, as well as fewer U.S. exports, higher freight rates, skipped port calls, lengthier delivery times and job losses.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The finish is lengthy and very appealing, with impressive complexity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The agent then goes out into the Internet to collect data and synthesize a lengthy report.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Retailers, shipping companies, port operators and farmers alike all pointed to disadvantages that would result in higher costs for goods that were passed along to the consumer, as well as fewer U.S. exports, higher freight rates, skipped port calls, lengthier delivery times and job losses.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lengthy
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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