half-life

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Recent Examples of half-life Those close to Khong marvel at the long half-life of her short stories. Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 But still, David and I walk parallel paths in the long half-life of loss. Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 Cesium 137 is highly soluble in water and has a half-life of 30 years, Alkis says. Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026 Its short half-life, however, required it to be injected several times a day, which limited its appeal as a drug, and the company ran out of funding. Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half-life
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Noun
  • The amount of money each customer receives from the settlement is based on the total amount of Amazon Prime membership fees paid throughout the duration of their subscription.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Ferriero then asked if Cruise stayed in his character, a forest child named Jack of the Green, for the duration of filming the dark fantasy movie.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Some of the most beautiful homes feel as though they've been assembled over a lifetime, rather than ordered in a single afternoon.
    Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • Annuities are in there by name, which matters, because an annuity is the product millions of people lean on to turn a lifetime of savings into a retirement income.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • The bacteria that cause tetanus are everywhere in our environment and cannot be eliminated, which is why staying up to date on vaccination is so important.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored.
    Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Agave lifespans vary from one to 100 years, Assistant Manager of Learning Engagement Vanessa Callahan said in the video posted by Denver Botanic Gardens.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
  • Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
    Noah Daly June 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
  • The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Six homicides have been reported in Stockton this month, including three killings over a three-day span.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Lendeborg was the second of three Wolverines to go in the span of four picks.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Mysaria is skeptical of the generous terms of surrender that Alicent sets to Rhaenyra.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Researchers noted a decline in the mortality rate for infants born at full term, at 39 to 40 weeks.
    Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

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“Half-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-life. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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