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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 Religious involvement has also been associated with greater longevity, research has suggested. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Other players, such as Gore, are in consideration for the longevity and overall body of work, even if the peaks didn’t reach as high. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 But this is all, and longevity is not something sufficient for a government. — Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Xiaomi In terms of real-world longevity, that flagship battery is rated for up to three days of use per charge (and that’s without using any sort of power-saving mode). — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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As is to be expected with a player of his age, there will be flashes of brilliance and lapses of concentration in equal measure as Karetsas desperately tries to make things happen every time the ball comes his way.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Shuler played a week after his family announced the death of his father, Don Shuler, at age 47.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

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The back end should be able to move the puck better and avoid long stretches in their own end, and assuming relative health, other players like Braden Schneider will no longer have to play too high in the lineup.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Two of the four runways are shut down, as well as a stretch of 67th Avenue along the perimeter due to the crash scene.

— Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

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