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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
Travelers must apply for the program and pay a fee of $120 that lasts five years.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Higher fertilizer prices for farmers and retailers could ultimately raise food costs for consumers if the trade disruption lasts, said Veronica Nigh, chief economist at The Fertilizer Institute.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
This year’s festival kicks off on March 20 and lasts until April 12, and includes signature events like a parade, fireworks, and even a kite festival.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Peak bloom typically lasts three to seven days.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, DHS officials worry that the longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk that more TSA employees will leave, worsening staffing shortages beyond the immediate crisis.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Allergy season typically lasts until all pollen production is killed off by the first freeze of autumn.
—Hali Smith
march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
And the longer the crisis lasts, the greater the danger to an economy that already looked vulnerable before the chaos in the Middle East.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Norovirus typically resolves quickly and, in most healthy adults, lasts one to three days, according to the CDC.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Higher fertilizer prices for farmers and retailers could ultimately raise food costs for consumers if the trade disruption lasts, said Veronica Nigh, chief economist at The Fertilizer Institute.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
This year’s festival kicks off on March 20 and lasts until April 12, and includes signature events like a parade, fireworks, and even a kite festival.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Peak bloom typically lasts three to seven days.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, DHS officials worry that the longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk that more TSA employees will leave, worsening staffing shortages beyond the immediate crisis.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Allergy season typically lasts until all pollen production is killed off by the first freeze of autumn.
—Hali Smith
march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
And the longer the crisis lasts, the greater the danger to an economy that already looked vulnerable before the chaos in the Middle East.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Norovirus typically resolves quickly and, in most healthy adults, lasts one to three days, according to the CDC.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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In a world gone terribly wrong and sideways, humanity survives.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the Iranian regime survives in weakened form, Beijing will likely calibrate limited, deniable support while avoiding overcommitment.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lithium refining is expensive and technologically complex, and most of the world’s midstream processing capacity remains concentrated in China, meaning Chinese firms dominate not only mining but also the chemical refining stage where much of the value is captured.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Heat remains outside of play-in tournament territory, with just 15 regular-season games left to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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So much of the future is uncertain for Black filmmakers — for the medium in totality — but whether Sinners wins or loses, Coogler’s vision prevails.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is no room for error, so in Team Radio, the human touch prevails.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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While Ho’s experience with AI has been positive, the reliability of AI continues to be a concern for many travelers.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Virginia Supreme Court earlier this month cleared the way for the referendum to proceed while litigation continues.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yet the Alley persists in spite of all this.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the historic disruption to energy supply persists, countries have scrambled to stem the economic impact by curbing consumption, capping fuel prices and tapping into emergency oil reserves.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Confirm addresses and times, and ask questions to verify assumptions, so each step lands on schedule and your reputation stays solid.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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If anything leaks inside, the spill stays contained inside the bag, instead of soaking through to the rest of your luggage.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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