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Examples of lengthy in a Sentence
The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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After a lengthy rest Irving immediately came in and hit on his signature floater.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2024
The timing is unclear, but the federal process can be lengthy.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2024
The timing is unclear, but the federal process can be lengthy.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for lengthy
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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