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Recent Examples of half-life
But still, David and I walk parallel paths in the long half-life of loss.
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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
The good news is that phthalates have a short half-life and leave the body within a few days, experts said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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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
The good news is that phthalates have a short half-life and leave the body within a few days, experts said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-life
Noun
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Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Every foot off target is a point added to the score, and every second outside the duration target is multiplied by four and added to the score.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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You’ll be rewarded with the raw, unbridled beauty that will stay with you for a lifetime.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Under the new law, parents will be limited to $20,000 annually per student and a $65,000 lifetime borrowing cap.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Line said the current dispute will likely push the project's completion date back by at least 18 months.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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On census data this date will stutter between the years 1890, and 1891.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Proper maintenance extends the lifespan of your system and keeps it working efficiently.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Before or after a treatment, spend some time in the relaxation room for more excellent views of New York City and healthy snacks, as well as the hydrotherapy room with its vitality pool and amethyst steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The raid sparked a series of public protests and catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many LGBTQ+ people kept their identities to themselves.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Michael Barnes, a representative of developer RBM Skyline Investors LLC, requested the continuance after residents urged the board to deny recommending the rezoning for the Skyline Meadows community.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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San Antonio's roster, meanwhile, features another son of a longtime pro in Dylan Harper, whose father, Ron, won five NBA championships in the span of six seasons with Chicago and the Lakers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The four 8-foot-long benches were installed over a span of eight hours May 29 beside the regulation-size bocce court along the Draper Avenue side of the Rec Center grounds.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Gonzales, a 43-year-old two-term state senator from Denver, has framed her candidacy in large part as a progressive critique and challenge to the Democratic Party’s more moderate standard-bearers, like Hickenlooper.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Half-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-life. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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