adjective
Other Word Forms
- long-livedness noun
Etymology
Origin of long-lived
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; long 1, lived
Example Sentences
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The alternatives asset industry is focused on raising permanent capital due to long-lived fee income.
From Barron's
The alternatives asset industry is focused on raising permanent capital due to long-lived fee income.
From Barron's
Another factor to consider is that my family tends to be long-lived — I still have a grandparent living independently at age 102.
From MarketWatch
With production growth expected to plateau by the end of the decade, U.S. energy companies are increasingly weighing longer-lived supply sources.
From MarketWatch
Developers must also ensure a steady pipeline of fresh content for today's long-lived online games, with "Rainbow Six" facing competition from incumbents such as "Call of Duty", "Valorant" or "Overwatch".
From Barron's
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