Sentence examples for the lengthier from inspiring English sources

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the longer

the slower

"the lengthier" can be a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used as a comparative adjective to describe something that is longer or more lengthy than something else. For example: - The lengthier explanation of the concept helped me understand it better. - Our meeting ran longer than expected because the discussion about budget was lengthier than we anticipated. - The lengthier version of the report includes more details and analysis. - The lengthier the book, the more time it takes to read.

Dictionary

the lengthier

adjective

Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

A lengthy text

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Our country's choice to take the lengthier but fairer path should be a point of pride.

The Guardian - Opinion

The lengthier but much more accurate subtitle says it all: "How Silencing Conflict Wrecks Relationships and Companies... and What You Can Do About It".

The New York Times

By several accounts there were sound medical reasons why the American offers of help to Ms. Yousafzai were not accepted, including the lengthier flight to the United States.

The New York Times

These short suras belong to the Meccan period of revelation, while the lengthier suras are made up of collections of revelations from both the Meccan and Medinan periods.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Races of 550 yards or less are run on straight courses; one or part of one turn may be used in the lengthier ("hook") races.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Air Force officials have said that the lengthier projections made sense, given that many of its tankers have already been operating for 50 years.

The New York Times

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Tells about the lengthy training.

The New Yorker

The paper carried the lengthy adjudication yesterday.

Independent

Ms. Bass then completed the lengthy statement.

The New York Times

The lengthy absences have had an effect.

The Guardian - Sport

Campaigners welcomed the lengthy prison term.

The Guardian

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