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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
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
The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But ordinary never lasts forever.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The filing period opens on July 29 and lasts for one week.
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Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 June 2026
With the same masterful blend of wit, insight, and empathy that made John Proctor a runaway hit, Born in the Dirt is a wickedly funny, vibrantly human new play about the meaning of art, community, and the complicated business of making something that lasts.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The run begins September 15 and lasts through October 21, with Nourished by Time, Lexa Gates, and Q appearing at various stops as openers.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
The hurricane season lasts six months, from June through November.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But ordinary never lasts forever.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The filing period opens on July 29 and lasts for one week.
—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 June 2026
With the same masterful blend of wit, insight, and empathy that made John Proctor a runaway hit, Born in the Dirt is a wickedly funny, vibrantly human new play about the meaning of art, community, and the complicated business of making something that lasts.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The run begins September 15 and lasts through October 21, with Nourished by Time, Lexa Gates, and Q appearing at various stops as openers.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
The hurricane season lasts six months, from June through November.
—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 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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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
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Despite the fact that its concrete design is intended to whisk water out of the city as fast as possible, life stubbornly persists in the river and nearby.
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This phenomenon underscores a profound human hunger for collective moments, proving that the desire for common ground persists.
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May 21 – June 20 Conversations feel easier when curiosity stays open.
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That silent fear comes back as an earnout, where you only get paid if that client stays.
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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