Definition of lifelong
1 : lasting or continuing through life a lifelong friendship
2 : long-standing
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Examples of lifelong in a Sentence
He had a lifelong love of nature.
Recent Examples of lifelong from the Web
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Another former Scout turned lifelong friend, Dr. Steven Bujewski, 57, said the stock donation is nice, but not as impressive as the time Gremel spent leading his Boy Scouts.
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An offer would be huge for Love, a lifelong Alabama fan.
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Trump also recognized former U.S. senator and GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole, 93, who suffered lifelong injuries during World War II.
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Trump also recognized former U.S. senator and GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole, 93, who suffered lifelong injuries during World War II.
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Mr. Sheanin, a lifelong backyard griller, went into the smoked ribs business after his chef friends started selling his baby back ribs at their restaurants in Los Angeles.
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As a lifelong baseball devotee who once — true story! — scored an unassisted triple play in a peewee league, James Vasquèz tips his cap to America’s pastime.
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The National Football Foundation announced the launch of FootballMatters.org, a powerful new addition to the organization’s campaign to highlight the good in the game and the lifelong benefits to those who play it.
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It must be acknowledged that exposing a child to domestic violence is a form of abuse with lifelong effects; Alex witnessed Lola’s mistreatment as a constant presence in his youth, and clearly struggled with that legacy for the rest of his life.
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LIFELONG Defined for English Language Learners
lifelong
playDefinition of lifelong for English Language Learners
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: continuing or lasting through a person's life
LIFELONG Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of lifelong for Students
: continuing through life a lifelong friendship
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