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Recent Examples of lengthiness
The process has received criticism from both sides of the aisle for its lengthiness.
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Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
This had been favored by the union, but Canada Post had declined due to the lengthiness that a third-party negotiation process would likely require, particularly as the courier fights through its financial struggles.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
This had been favored by the union, but Canada Post had declined due to the lengthiness that a third-party negotiation process would likely require, particularly as the courier fights through its financial struggles.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthiness
Noun
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Hannah Einbinder’s pledge to make up the difference for her long-windedness was a clever move that probably should have been employed more.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Taken in total, the speech is an eloquent reminder that long-windedness perturbs listeners.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades can also ease soreness from wearing a backpack.—
Ingrid Yang MD,
Outside Online,
29 May 2025
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Serratus anterior: More laterally located within the chest wall, this muscle is responsible for scapular protraction (translation: pushing away from your body).—
Women's Health Editors,
Women's Health,
14 June 2023
Noun
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Independence Avenue Corridor extending, approximately, from Gladstone Boulevard to the north, East 18th Street to the south, Forest Avenue to the west and Interstate 435 to the east.—
Eric Adler
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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This physical elongation causes light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it, making distant objects appear blurry.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some great options to browse in this category include LOFT's Rivete Cuffed High Rise pair that flatter a broad array of body shapes and sizes thanks to hitting at the natural waist and offering a fun cuff that draws the eyes down for elongation.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lengthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthiness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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