weeks-long
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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"In light of the overall successful result of the litigation and his concerns about enduring a grueling weeks-long trial, he has elected to withdraw his claims against Meta," they added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
We’re probably realistically looking at a days or even weeks-long process of getting all the vote counted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
For this study, researchers examined core samples taken from 1,669 feet below the surface during a weeks-long expedition at the summit of Prudhoe Dome in 2023.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
The Washington Post reported Saturday that the US is preparing for weeks-long ground operations in Iran, potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
Unable to step outside, the conquistadors cowered in shelters beneath a relentless, weeks-long barrage of flaming stone.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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