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: lasting or continuing through life
a lifelong friendship
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He had a lifelong love of nature.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025
But the 20-year-old, a lifelong Rockets fan, was panicking.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Recognizing the signs of stroke and acting fast can mean the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Memories of Truman Sports Complex Many lifelong Chiefs and Royals fans, like Harri Hewitt, want the teams to stay at Truman Sports Complex.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelong. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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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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