as in ages
the time period during which something exists or lasts
Certain species of tortoise are known for their extreme longevity.
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ages
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In Windsor, George, Charlotte and Louis, the grandchildren of King Charles III, live a relatively quiet life, attending Lambrook School, a prep school for children ages 3-13.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026 -
In fact, a 2025 CDC report showed that the number of births among women ages 35 to 39 has nearly doubled since 1990, and for the first time, in 2023, more babies were born to women aged 40 and over than to teens.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Longevities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevities. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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