yearlong
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of yearlong
Example Sentences
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Jacob Fraijo wrote a human resources employee for information about how many applicants from a “protected class” were disqualified over a yearlong period starting in February 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
A yearlong fashion drumbeat ended not in an American designer, but in Dior Haute Couture, with the billionaire pop star choosing a Jonathan Anderson design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
In February, on what would have been Morrison’s 95th birthday, they officially launched “Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison,” a yearlong homage including readings, workshops, lectures and a monthly book club that meets on Sunday evenings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
And, in December 1907, President Roosevelt sent America’s 16 battleships—the “Great White Fleet”—on a yearlong tour of the globe.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
If it were a nightmare, it would have to have started somewhere before I got bad; it would be like a yearlong dream.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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