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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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However, Advil can sometimes irritate the stomach lining when taken on an empty stomach, especially if taken in higher doses or for longer durations.
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The Trump administration increased the maximum duration of these plans, then Biden rolled it back to four months.
—Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
So yes, there is a minimal relative risk that did not increase with the duration of use, but the absolute risk remained low.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
It has also been reinforced by more than 90 lawsuits brought by the Trump campaign, RNC, and other supporters to disqualify voters, prevent the counting of votes, or shorten the duration of counting, among other goals.
—Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The Trump administration increased the maximum duration of these plans, then Biden rolled it back to four months.
—Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
So yes, there is a minimal relative risk that did not increase with the duration of use, but the absolute risk remained low.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
It has also been reinforced by more than 90 lawsuits brought by the Trump campaign, RNC, and other supporters to disqualify voters, prevent the counting of votes, or shorten the duration of counting, among other goals.
—Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ehlers-Danlos, though, can be passed genetically from parent to child, and at this time there’s no genetic testing available to determine whether or not a fetus has Cox’s specific type.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other times, a combination of two or three styles might be what your organization needs.Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Minnesota’s conveyor belt continues to move along at safety, and their continuation at the position has been key to the four-game winning streak the Gophers take into Saturday’s game at Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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If approved, the measure would extend a sales tax to support highways, roads and bus routes across the Valley. Proposition 479, formerly known as Prop. 400, would oversee the continuation of an existing dedicated half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Just be mindful that this option comes with a few limitations, including: The 529 plan account must be at least 15 years old; there's a lifetime rollover limit of $35,000; and the conversion counts towards the annual Roth IRA contribution limit.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Marcus and his wife Billi were among the first to sign The Giving Pledge, a group of super wealthy who promise to give at least half of their fortune to charitable causes during their lifetimes or in their wills.Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This interview has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Under President Harris, that would probably mean continuity with the Biden administration policies that have become much more restrictive over time.New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Private equity now dominates sectors essential to daily life, from housing to health care.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Remember that these posts are highlights of people’s lives – not their day-to-day reality.Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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The big picture: The block party's continuance comes as Salt Lake City's indie music scene grows.Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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The adverse events related to older medications can lead to less patient persistence.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now, researchers have taken a fresh look at the club to see what its persistence says about us as a society.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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