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as in survives
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasts
The reduced rate, which serves as an incentive to get more borrowers to enroll in auto pay, lasts through June 30, 2028.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
For one thing, beetle colonies span all life stages and hence require complex containment; superworm cleaning only requires the larval stage, which lasts 10–12 weeks compared to just five to seven weeks for the beetles.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
That ban lasts for the duration of the agreement, which Lightfoot authorized for Bally’s in 2022 and is now at the center of another political fight under Johnson.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Intelligence that works across workflows builds momentum that lasts.
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Dave Wessinger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
All of the Blue Flag sites are reviewed annually and the certification only lasts for one year.
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Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Artwork printed on fine art paper also lasts longer without fading.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
From start to finish, the experience lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
For one thing, beetle colonies span all life stages and hence require complex containment; superworm cleaning only requires the larval stage, which lasts 10–12 weeks compared to just five to seven weeks for the beetles.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
That ban lasts for the duration of the agreement, which Lightfoot authorized for Bally’s in 2022 and is now at the center of another political fight under Johnson.
—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Intelligence that works across workflows builds momentum that lasts.
—
Dave Wessinger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
All of the Blue Flag sites are reviewed annually and the certification only lasts for one year.
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Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Artwork printed on fine art paper also lasts longer without fading.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
From start to finish, the experience lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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The goal is to ensure that Scottish culture in South Florida not only survives but thrives for years ahead.
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Megalodon’s Body Was Built For Dominance The most immediate problem in reconstructing the megalodon is that sharks are cartilaginous fish, which means that their skeletons are made of cartilage, not bone, which rarely survives fossilization.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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But much of the repressive and corrupt structure in place during Maduro’s reign remains, with no concrete date set for democratic presidential elections.
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Even though the Feeneys have gotten more competitive under the junior Michel’s management, the rascal-on-the-field ethos of the original team still prevails.
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The uncomfortable truth here is that whether anyone is keeping that eye depends on which level of government prevails, and the contest has barely begun.
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Gansey will likely look to address the backcourt and wing positions in his next moves as NBA free agency continues.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
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An Extreme Heat Warning persists through Thursday night for all counties in the Chicago area and the city of Chicago itself.
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According to Global Conflict Tracker, Russia occupies roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory and fighting persists with ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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This method only works with consistent airflow and if the humidity is low and towel stays damp.
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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