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Recent Examples of half-life
At the time, Walmart issued a recall for three lots of frozen raw shrimp, determined to have low levels of the radioactive isotope, which has a half-life of about 30 years.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The autopsy report additionally noted that Perry had been receiving legal (though controversial) ketamine infusion treatment around the time of his death, but because ketamine has a short half-life, the traces of the substance in his system couldn't have been from one of those treatment sessions.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
And importantly, because nitric oxide is a gasotransmitter molecule with a short half-life, microbes shouldn't develop a resistance to it over time.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile other nations are pursuing or preserving their own RPS capabilities, with Europe’s sights set on americium 241, a radioisotope with a five-times-longer half-life but a five-times-weaker energy output than plutonium 238.
—Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The autopsy report additionally noted that Perry had been receiving legal (though controversial) ketamine infusion treatment around the time of his death, but because ketamine has a short half-life, the traces of the substance in his system couldn't have been from one of those treatment sessions.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
And importantly, because nitric oxide is a gasotransmitter molecule with a short half-life, microbes shouldn't develop a resistance to it over time.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile other nations are pursuing or preserving their own RPS capabilities, with Europe’s sights set on americium 241, a radioisotope with a five-times-longer half-life but a five-times-weaker energy output than plutonium 238.
—Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-life
Noun
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The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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The shorter duration of these cruises does mean destinations are more limited than what’s offered for longer cruises.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Players in their 30s are established, but always a cliff threat; this is not a lifetime achievement ranking.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hernandez views succession as central to ensuring that a founder’s lifetime of work endures.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, Osbourne announced the cancellation of his 2023 tour dates due to a spinal injury that prevented him from touring.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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There is a need for investment in autism services across the lifespan, ranging from adequate support in schools to job training for autistic adults.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Keeping Dahlias Alive When cut, the lifespan of your dahlias can vary significantly—the secret is to purchase them as fresh as possible.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Previous government shutdowns have not resulted in mass layoffs, and previous presidents have not used the time to make fundamental changes to agencies.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The court rejected a continuance filing by Vagovic.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Their On the Road Again Tour ran for 77 dates in the span of nine months in 2015.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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His focuses span from those two to things like police-community relationships and supporting victims of crimes.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Financial Affairs Committee approved the term sheet, which outlines tax incremental financing details, in March 2025.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While streaming revolutionized the television industry by changing the way audiences consume content, the fall season still reigns supreme in terms of premieres.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Half-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-life. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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