- comparative of long.
longer
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Anyone who remains symptom-free for more than 21 days after being exposed is no longer considered at risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
When Rupireddy logged on, his account showed he no longer held any SpaceX shares but that his prior investment had resulted in $45,450 in his account, which he could claim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
It said it had improved its services and procedures and was no longer employing the care worker involved.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
They took longer to finish tasks that required effort, and their breakpoints decreased.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Clare did the paddling, his arms being longer, as beside him, Gingersnipes basked in the sunlight, paws clasped behind her head.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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