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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
Not Paying Attention to Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene can improve your sleep duration and quality.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
These wildfires are increasing in severity and duration.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
That includes intermediate-duration Treasurys, corporate credit and emerging market debt.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Customers signed up for the restaurant’s rewards program, Chick-fil-A One, may redeem one sandwich per rewards program account throughout the giveaway’s duration, the news release said.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the time estimated that the Biden administration’s action would save families more than $10 billion a year by cutting fees from an average of $32.—
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Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.—
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Thursday, Ross fired head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons that produced a 35-33 regular-season record and an 0-2 continuation of zero playoff victories since 2001, the longest such drought in the sport.—
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The Climate Central database uses effectively the same methodology as NOAA’s did, in order to be a direct continuation of the government’s previous work.—
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Check all warning lights Over a car's lifespan, there will be warning lights on the dashboard trying to catch your attention.—
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But some city-by-city data – about income and insurance – suggest that the same inequities shaping lifespans around the country also exist in Orange County.—
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If strikes move forward, the Department of Health will have staff on site at all affected hospitals beginning tomorrow morning and for the duration of the strike to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.—
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Nevertheless, the mosaic floor represents a continuity within the city—a thread that ran through its existence.—
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Seibert left a long legacy with enough experiences for a few lifetimes, based on all the stories told Tuesday by speakers who included his niece, Doreen Below, and San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien.—
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Colorado recently recorded its lowest youth suicide rate since 2007, the lowest rate in the lifetime of today’s teens.—
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His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.—
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Earlier this month, Mays’ attorney requested a continuance, and a judge last week canceled the March 30 trial for Mays and rescheduled it for March 29, 2027.—
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The woman running the daycare had attempted life-saving measures on the child before emergency services arrived, First Alert 4 reported.—
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Those on the right, determined to make the case that this was an officer killing in self-defense, should instead be beginning with this utter failure to protect the life of a civilian protester and de-escalate the situation through some means other than shooting a fellow American in the head.—
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His story is one of persistence, leadership and a lasting commitment to helping others.—
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The photo captures a moment when frozen lagoons, sea ice, and shoreline all coexist in mid-June, a useful context for understanding seasonal ice persistence in a region where timing affects ecosystems, coastal erosion and human activity.—
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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