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longevity

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Definition of longevity

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the time period during which something exists or lasts Certain species of tortoise are known for their extreme longevity.

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Recent Examples of longevity Here are the best longevity calculators A visit to an online longevity calculator might seem like a morbid exercise. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The study found that cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and balance and agility all had a connection to longevity. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Aug. 2026 But one of Balvin’s strengths has been his staying power — and his ability to build a career that’s been focused on longevity. — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026 The Bahamas and Panama have become longevity hot spots for similar reasons. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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Families The minimum age to sail with Windstar is 8, but this is not really a ship for kids – given that there are not any specific programs for them.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
People half his age with serious mountain experience struggled and marvelled at him leading them to the top.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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Movement control Soft actuators are materials or devices that can bend, stretch, contract, or change their shape in response to an external trigger.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
The fight is taking shape across a remarkably broad battlefield, from Atlanta’s northern suburbs to exurban communities and rural stretches of Georgia where both parties see opportunities.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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Huang says the systems can be improved through his company's CUDA software, and their lifespans extended, leading to better economics.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Software built that way accumulates weight rather than value, and its usable lifespan shrinks instead of extending.

— Muhammad Muzammil Rawjani, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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