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 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Over a massive 13 years, the scientists focused on a small whale population in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, connecting genetic information on 623 individuals as well as observing their social groups and ages.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Longevities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevities. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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