as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time
where have you been? I haven't seen you in a coon's age!
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Noun
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026 -
One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
Noun
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The 383-mile-long river runs along the borders between Washington, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Janson Junk would be a logical option as a long-reliever, as well.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The country’s relatively high draft age and the exemption of the youngest draftees from the frontlines means the average age of a Ukrainian soldier is about 43 years, significantly older than in many western countries.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Plus, taking out funds before age 59½ could trigger a 10% penalty, with some exceptions, said Collado, who is also a certified public accountant and a member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When this happens, the second full moon is called a blue moon.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Each type of blue moon happens roughly every 2-3 years.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Coon's age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coon%27s%20age. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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