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lifelong

American  
[lahyf-lawng, -long] / ˈlaɪfˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /

adjective

  1. lasting or continuing through all or much of one's life.

    lifelong regret.
lifelong British  
/ ˈlaɪfˌlɒŋ /

adjective

  1. lasting for or as if for a lifetime

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Etymology

Origin of lifelong

1750–60; life + long 1 (adv.)

Example Sentences

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Karen says she also felt she wanted to waive her lifelong right to anonymity after many years of feeling silenced.

From BBC

The lifelong condition affects communication and can make socialising seem confusing or overwhelming, according to the National Autistic Society.

From BBC

She worries that children with lifelong conditions might face unnecessary reassessments and risk losing the support they need.

From BBC

This move indicates that even lifelong revolutionary ties—like the “princeling” connection Xi shared with Zhang—provide no protection.

From The Wall Street Journal

In synagogues that provide babysitting, children develop lifelong friendships.

From The Wall Street Journal

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