long-lasting

adjective

: existing or continuing for a long time

a book that has long-lasting significance

The trip had a long-lasting effect on me.

Examples of long-lasting in a Sentence

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Tira Urquhart, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024 But the key to a long-lasting solution, most agree, is to provide more permanent housing. —

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024 Today’s Paper | Subscribe A Guide to Better Romantic Relationships Looking to build a long-lasting partnership? —

Chloé Cooper Jones Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024 This long-lasting friendship evolved into a collaborative partnership. —

Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024 How much the retirement accounts of men and women grow in different market conditions illustrates how long-lasting the effects of a lifetime of pay inequities can be, and how difficult to overcome. —

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024 The effects on German industry have been pronounced and, according to the RWE chief, are likely to be long-lasting. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024 These sheets are breathable, moisture-wicking, and durable, ensuring long-lasting comfort and quality. —

Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024 Berkeley Landfill, closed more than 30 years, highlights the long-lasting health and safety risks associated with landfills, especially as communities have sought to reuse this land to build schools and parkland. —

Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024

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