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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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring all ages together.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The typical household in the 65-74 age range has about $200,000 in retirement accounts, according to the 2022 federal Survey of Consumer Finances.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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The next blue moon – when a single month has two full moons instead of one – won't happen until December 2028.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Two Types Of ‘blue Moon’ Despite its name, a blue moon has nothing to do with color.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Coon's age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coon%27s%20age. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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