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as in overstays
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as in lasts (beyond)
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No screens, no distractions—only the kind of presence that lingers long after the vows are spoken.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Measles also lingers in rooms longer than many other diseases, Weber added.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Quiet credibility sometimes outlives viral moments.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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For Salaam, the launch of the Pritzy Floral Design Studio at 12127 Blue Ridge Suite F in Grandview is about putting something in place that outlives her.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Jan. 2026
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Everman outlasts Burleson, keeps playoff hopes alive Everman got 21 points and 19 rebounds from Carsyn Smith and 13 points and 6 rebounds from Jahzeriah Esters as the Bulldogs kept their playoff hopes alive with a 56-32 win over Burleson in a District 8-5A contest on Friday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2026
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Over time, authenticity always outlasts performance.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Outstays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstays. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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