But there's no doubt the weather has become increasingly unpredictable in recent years, with sudden downpours leading to floods succeeded by lengthyperiods of drought.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A lengthyperiod of consultation was undertaken with fans, who will soon be presented with a choice of designs for final approval.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Growing annual grain crops such as wheat over lengthyperiods inevitably leads to soil damage.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Seenotice period
Definition of 'lengthy'
lengthy
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adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
You use lengthy to describe an event or process which lasts for a long time.