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Recent Examples of lifer
One of head coach Sean Payton’s lifers won’t be back with the Broncos in 2025.
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2025
In the pantheon of beloved Red Sox lifers, Dwight Evans is quietly verging on Johnny Pesky territory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
As David prepares for 2025, the Bucs lifer has a chance to make more team history.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
In addition to the van lifers who are camping out, Theberge said the event will welcome 1,000-2,000 visitors with day passes.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2025
In the pantheon of beloved Red Sox lifers, Dwight Evans is quietly verging on Johnny Pesky territory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
As David prepares for 2025, the Bucs lifer has a chance to make more team history.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
In addition to the van lifers who are camping out, Theberge said the event will welcome 1,000-2,000 visitors with day passes.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifer
Noun
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But a week after the El Paso music festival, organizers gathered to weigh the pros and the cons of hosting in Chicago, said Nieto Hundreds have commented on the news.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the pros and cons of eating animal-style.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
7 May 2025
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The studio has enlisted roughly 40 animation crew members, including veterans of past Hartman productions, working remotely from locations around the world.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The 6-foot 8-inch, 10-year NBA veteran became a minority stakeholder of Leeds United in 2023, buying in through Leeds owner 49ers Enterprises.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In the next scene, Henry is in prison, wearing yellow convict duds, and our first thought is: How is this dweeb going to survive there for five minutes?—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Could the president pardon anyone Boasberg convicts of criminal contempt?—
John E. Jones III,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Image The Israeli military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 53,000 people, according to the Gaza health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, many of them women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not say how many were combatants.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Her jumpsuit is a couture twist on the cartoonish striped getup of a jailbird.—
Jemal Polson,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Becomes a jailbird at a high-security zoo after he’s caught, with the newest Wallace & Gromit film, Vengeance Most Fowl, finding Feathers, all these years later, hell-bent on getting even with the duo who locked him up.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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Cisco Systems The old tech warhorse, still crucial to many tech systems, will report Wednesday after the bell.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Ride Giannis Into the Paint—and the Pacers Into the Ground With no Lillard for now, the Bucks’ offensive warhorse is back to full-time duty.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, the state passed a law allowing prisoners to choose the firing squad as a method of execution, in addition to the electric chair and lethal injection.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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New Faces During the show’s original run, the story told of a brave stranger who embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Aani, a prisoner of the Dark Queen.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The brothers have founded a long list of prison programs, with Erik starting at least five, including a support group for disabled and elderly inmates.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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Other duties include providing leadership, training and support to ensure inmates receive proper dental care.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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“Lifer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifer. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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