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: lasting or continuing through life
a lifelong friendship
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He had a lifelong love of nature.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The parents of the student who was attacked said their son’s injuries will likely result in lifelong physical scars, but the mental trauma and fear of not feeling safe at school will also forever impact their son.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
This research mirrors that of the Blue Zone’s findings regarding Okinawan centenarians forming a Moai, or group of individuals who pledge to be lifelong friends.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Narrated by lifelong Jets fan Method Man, the film directed by Ken Rodgers and James Weiner takes a nostalgic look back at the Sack Exchange sensation.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelong. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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lifelong
adjective
life·long
ˈlī-ˌflȯŋ 
: continuing or lasting through life
a lifelong love for trees
a lifelong friendship
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