lasting
Americanadjective
noun
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a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
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Archaic. the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- lastingly adverb
- lastingness noun
- unlasting adjective
Etymology
Origin of lasting
First recorded in 1125–75 lasting for def. 1; 1775–85 lasting for def. 2; Middle English (adjective); last 2 + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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By the end of 2025, its members launched the Fuerza Music Foundation in an effort to build lasting social change in immigrant communities.
From Los Angeles Times
One bout of exercise, lasting just 10 minutes, sends powerful signals to the body.
From Science Daily
US forces boarded the Russian-flagged Marinera after a pursuit lasting almost two weeks and as it travelled through the waters between Iceland and Scotland.
From BBC
Chen Zhi was among three Chinese nationals arrested on 6 January after a joint investigation into transnational crime lasting several months, Cambodia said.
From BBC
The headwind with perhaps the most lasting power was margin compression caused by weak consumer demand: many builders offered buyers incentives and discounts to close deals, which ate away at builders’ profit margins.
From Barron's
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