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duration

[doo-rey-shuhn, dyoo-] / dʊˈreɪ ʃən, dyʊ- /


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“Even so, this revised level may still underestimate both the difficulty and duration of normalization, particularly given the scale of shut‑ins and the constraints around shipping, insurance, port damage, and debris clearance,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The results showed that the electrical spikes matched key biological properties, including their timing and duration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

“Normalized volatility and cleaner positioning have not revived duration demand,” they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

We think this provides an opportunity to buy duration, and see 10-year yields falling back toward the 4% level with TLT working back towards $90 over the coming weeks.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The girl with the matches found a candle, and they all settled down for the duration.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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