Stretch of time

I think it could be either:

eon

era

(Other definitions for eon that I've seen before include "An immense time" , "Vast age; eternity" , "In time, long division" , "Vast age (alt. sp.)" , "Huge time period" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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