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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Mines are some of the most insidious and long-lasting legacies of war.
From BBC
It’s a very different situation in the Rocky Mountains, where a severe and long-lasting drought continues.
From Los Angeles Times
A long-lasting demographic hit can exacerbate inflationary pressures over time and also reduce a country’s potential economic growth, Daco says.
From Barron's
Drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which target the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, have led to long-lasting responses in some patients and fueled optimism about durable cancer control.
From Science Daily
“There’s not a lot of confidence,” Melson said, adding that even if half the money is saved and half is spent, that will not spur long-lasting economic growth.
From MarketWatch
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