How to Use length in a Sentence
length
noun
- The length of the table is six feet, and its width is three feet.
- These pins are available in one- and two-inch lengths.
- They were two car lengths behind us.
- The adult animals reach a maximum length of two meters.
- Your essay should be no more than 250 words in length.
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Núñez’s snakes can reach just over 1.5 feet in length, the study said.
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Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2024
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The tang runs the full length of the handle, but is skeletonized for lighter weight.
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T. Edward Nickens,
Field & Stream,
5 Oct. 2023
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The fit is relaxed, with a cut that hits at low-hip length.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2023
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The statistics on height, length, speed and year opened come from the RCDB.
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Forrest Brown,
CNN,
30 Apr. 2023
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The colt’s lone victory came by 7.5 lengths at the Fair Grounds on Dec. 3.
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Mark Inabinett | [email protected],
al,
7 June 2023
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Cut a length of ribbon and hot glue it to the back of the frame to create a hanger.
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Charlyne Mattox,
Country Living,
9 Aug. 2023
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The average length of a game has grown by more than a half-hour in the past 50 years.
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USA Today,
28 Mar. 2023
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The trio go to great lengths the entire episode to mess with Wilson.
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Marianne Garvey,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2024
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The length of the dress is adjustable thanks to the straps, which provide a more custom fit.
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Sarah Byron,
Peoplemag,
18 Mar. 2023
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Stylish flared cut is available in both full and cropped lengths.
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Cai Cramer,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2024
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Some were of short length, while others were very long.
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Katherine Loren,
Journal Sentinel,
23 July 2024
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To find the maximum size, add the height, length, and depth of the bag together.
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Cai Cramer,
Peoplemag,
4 Apr. 2024
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Monthly slip rentals depend on the length of the slip or the boat’s hull, whichever is longer.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Jan. 2024
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The cord is a good length, but the barrel was a bit on the shorter side for people with long hair.
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Enjanae' Taylor,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2023
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The sharks were six, eight and nine feet in length and were feeding on the carcass of a sea lion.
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Julia Musto,
Fox News,
15 July 2023
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And that's sort of an oddball thing that has come to fruition from just the length of time being out there.
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Ed Masley,
The Arizona Republic,
25 July 2024
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Running 15 tracks in length, the project comes off the heels of multiple teasers to spread the word about the entree.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
13 July 2024
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Wiseman struggled against Lopez’s length in the first half, and missed six of his first eight shots.
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Detroit Free Press,
28 Mar. 2023
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These two love to support each other, and go to great lengths to do so.
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Sabrina Talbert,
Women's Health,
26 Apr. 2023
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From there, some lengths have been pulled out at the center of the bow and in front of it, widing all the way down to the top of her hips.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 Aug. 2024
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The nylon strap is adjustable and has a drop length of 27 inches.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2023
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By changing the gap between the two sides of the hub, the researchers could vary the length of the spokes and, therefore, the shape of the outer chain of blocks.
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New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2024
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The length was suggested by David in response to the then-reigning length of 20 feet.
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Catherine Santino,
Peoplemag,
9 Aug. 2023
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The Minuet, by Piccola Tiny Homes, has a length of 24 ft (7.3 m) and is based on a double-axle trailer.
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Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2024
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The study tested the effect of mifepristone and another drug used to suppress the immune system during organ transplants, on fruit flies, and found that both significantly increase the length of their lives.
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Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
25 Oct. 2024
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