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: lasting or continuing through life
a lifelong friendship
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Examples of lifelong in a Sentence
He had a lifelong love of nature.
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These two players can inspire youths Goolsby said having lifelong Kansans Mayo and Thengvall in Lawrence can help inspire area youngsters who want to play major college ball.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
Tillman attributes her passion for education to her family’s influence, particularly her grandmother, who was involved in the Civil Rights movement and emphasized the importance of lifelong learning.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 May 2024
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
Tillman attributes her passion for education to her family’s influence, particularly her grandmother, who was involved in the Civil Rights movement and emphasized the importance of lifelong learning.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 May 2024
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelong. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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lifelong
adjective
life·long
ˈlī-ˌflȯŋ 
: continuing or lasting through life
a lifelong love for trees
a lifelong friendship
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