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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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And it is, also, ridiculous on its face: A lifelong New Yorker shopping in heels on Fifth Avenue?

From The Wall Street Journal

Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, grew up in Salford and is a lifelong United fan who was a little annoyed when asked if he considered supporting anyone else.

From BBC

“People have to go out and support the arts, actively, to keep them alive, and I know that I will have a lifelong commitment to furthering this cause.”

From Los Angeles Times

It provides guaranteed, lifelong coverage with fixed premiums and an ultimate cash value.

From MarketWatch

"These are our families who are really struggling, and for me the impact on poverty for children is lifelong," she said.

From BBC

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