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The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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Much of the money was sent to organizations with a lengthy history of providing mental health and drug addiction services, but millions more were funneled to questionable organizations, including some located outside the city.
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John Frank, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite a lengthy apology to Trevor Lawrence and multiple players, GMs, and pundits arguing over the suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, the NFL has chosen to uphold his three-game suspension.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Throughout his lengthy and storied career, Lamar has now collected a total of 22 top 10 hits on the Hot 100.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Nathan Hochman, the man who defeated former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, will begin his term Tuesday with a lengthy to-do list after promising to restore balance to the criminal justice system.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
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John Frank, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite a lengthy apology to Trevor Lawrence and multiple players, GMs, and pundits arguing over the suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, the NFL has chosen to uphold his three-game suspension.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Throughout his lengthy and storied career, Lamar has now collected a total of 22 top 10 hits on the Hot 100.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Nathan Hochman, the man who defeated former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, will begin his term Tuesday with a lengthy to-do list after promising to restore balance to the criminal justice system.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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