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Maintaining a faster pace to tackle more tasks results in longer workdays.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
“The longer energy prices remain elevated, the more households will need to confront tradeoffs,” said Philip N. Jefferson, vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, at a recent lecture.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
You can keep up to date with your local forecast on the BBC Weather website and app, and check the longer term prospect with our monthly outlook.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
People with Alzheimer’s can live eight to 10 years after their first symptoms appear, and in some cases much longer.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
She scanned the page for another word, the longer the better.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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