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the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the lifetime of the camera's batteries was so short we couldn't get through a day trip without having to replace them
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Recent Examples of lifetime
Meanwhile, Maye, the Bo Nix of Beantown, is 3-6 lifetime when the opponent possesses the ball for 29 minutes or more.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
The main clock that was used in the study was a version that the team calibrated specifically for the Shark Bay dolphin population to measure regular changes in chemical markers on DNA that accumulate over the course of a lifetime.
—Hasmik Kirakosyan, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
This is essentially a once-per-lifetime welcome bonus rule for each of the consumer Sapphire Cards.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The leaders who engage now will help create a future in which communities and markets are better positioned to thrive—together—and provide the kind of sustained progress needed to end the water crisis within our lifetimes.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
The main clock that was used in the study was a version that the team calibrated specifically for the Shark Bay dolphin population to measure regular changes in chemical markers on DNA that accumulate over the course of a lifetime.
—Hasmik Kirakosyan, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
This is essentially a once-per-lifetime welcome bonus rule for each of the consumer Sapphire Cards.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The leaders who engage now will help create a future in which communities and markets are better positioned to thrive—together—and provide the kind of sustained progress needed to end the water crisis within our lifetimes.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
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The union also represents Kaiser nurses who are planning to stage their own strike of unlimited duration starting Monday.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Future of Storage Starts Now Looking ahead, long-duration battery energy storage will play a foundational role in building resilient, low-carbon power systems worldwide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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While the financial costs of employee disengagement are significant, leadership longevity is equally critical in a context of longer lifespans and careers.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The route at the time of the collision allowed the Black Hawk to fly as close as 75 feet below planes descending to land on runway 33 at Reagan National Airport, according to the NTSB.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Years of reading ensued—books on art history, women in art, and Marina’s life and work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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