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timescale

/ ˈtaɪmˌskeɪl /

noun

  1. the span of time within which certain events occur or are scheduled to occur considered in relation to any broader period of time
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"The inadequacy of this timescale is heightened by the unprecedented number of new MPs," they said.

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There is also no timescale for the outcome of the disciplinary case brought by the Premier League for the 115 charges against City, which the club deny but could bring a huge sanction if guilt is established.

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It added that with profit margins typically between 3% and 5% in the sector it would "not be possible to absorb such significant cost increases over such a short timescale".

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There is no specific timescale for how long the inquiry will last, but Baroness Hallett aims to hold the final public hearings in 2026.

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"We need to isolate it from future populations or even civilisations, that’s the timescale we’re looking at," says Prof Corkhill.

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