length
noun
the longest extent of anything as measured from end to end.
lengths
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pluralof length.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Postal Service typically goes to great lengths to handle election mail in an expedited and careful manner.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
It's thought the people smugglers organising the crossings have been forced to go to much greater lengths to avoid detection following more robust policing in the Calais area.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
An investigation says that the Los Angeles Clippers went to extreme lengths to accommodate him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
“The campaign goes to great lengths to review all contributions and ensure that they comply with city law, including reviewing the city contractor database,” Kaufman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
“We cut these scraps and lengths of wire into small pieces. About this size, you see. Copper in this bowl, silver in this, and gold here.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
