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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
There are many factors to consider regarding juice cleanses, such as duration, frequency, amount, and ingredients.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Performance: Twice during the testing duration, our testers spent a minimum of two hours outdoors performing heart-pumping physical activity (such as walking, hiking, carrying gear, or participating in a winter sport like ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, or sledding).
—Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Keeping consistent sleep and wake times may be just as crucial as sleep duration.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the typical duration on high-yield bonds is around five to seven years, Glassman noted.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Performance: Twice during the testing duration, our testers spent a minimum of two hours outdoors performing heart-pumping physical activity (such as walking, hiking, carrying gear, or participating in a winter sport like ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, or sledding).
—Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Keeping consistent sleep and wake times may be just as crucial as sleep duration.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the typical duration on high-yield bonds is around five to seven years, Glassman noted.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
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The Penguins were penalized seven times in the opening period.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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Gerrit Cole The New York Yankees' $324 million man missed time at the beginning of last season with an elbow injury that limited him to 17 regular-season starts, plus five more in the playoffs.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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That film will supposedly serve as a continuation of Fast X and a bridge to Fast X: Part 2.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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One path leads to the continuation of a broken system, one that prioritizes profits over people and leaves both patients and workers to suffer.Janel L Medina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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As Sabalenka found out in 2022, razing a service motion built up through a lifetime of repetitions is one of the most vulnerable things a tennis player can do.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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In addition to two season tickets until 2055, the lucky winner gets a softball game for 30 at PNC Park and a spring training experience of a lifetime that includes batting practice with the team.TJ Macias, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rafizi, the economic minister, knows that there are still concerns over policy continuity, considering the current more stable political climate is a more recent development.Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
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Visualizing these risks through tools like global risk heatmaps helps create a clearer picture of where business continuity might be threatened.Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain.Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next Previous oil spills in the Kerch Strait, such as the 2007 spillage which damaged two tankers and killed 23 sailors, had impacts on biodiversity and marine life for years, according to Natalia Gozak, director of the Ukrainian office of Greenpeace.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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September 2024 brought the continuance of one of the nation’s biggest problems, school shootings.Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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All this leads to the persistence of small pockets of jihadist sympathizers in the West, whether lone wolves or small clusters, who consume (and produce) ISIS propaganda and at times activate themselves to carry out attacks.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Together, this creates an environment where persistence and self-belief lead to greater success and achievement. 2.Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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