long-lasting
Americanadjective
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enduring or existing for a long period of time.
a long-lasting friendship.
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effective for a relatively long period of time.
a long-lasting pain reliever.
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resisting the effects of wear or use over a long period.
a long-lasting fabric used for work clothes.
Etymology
Origin of long-lasting
First recorded in 1520–30
Example Sentences
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Data center developers that can add long-lasting batteries and help utilities keep the lights on through tough moments are likely to get connected to the grid faster, Jaramillo said.
From Barron's
Data center developers that can add long-lasting batteries and help utilities keep the lights on through tough moments are likely to get connected to the grid faster, Jaramillo said.
From Barron's
Even worse, it leaves behind long-lasting contamination in the soil, putting future crops at risk.
From Science Daily
Even though many of these children were toddlers or infants when the pandemic began, the disruption has had long-lasting repercussions.
From Los Angeles Times
Amazon declined to comment on its plans beyond saying it has “built long-lasting, innovative relationships with publishers across many areas of our business.”
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