long-lasting

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The forecaster warned that the heatwave will be "widespread, long-lasting and intense" - with temperatures not expected to drop until the end of the week.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The rewards you receive in return are intangible yet long-lasting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 20, 2026

He spoke about long-lasting black granite floors at the White House, people born with machine guns in their hands, pallets of cash and the Space Force.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Forecasters warned of an "intense and long-lasting" heatwave that could see temperatures in Paris soar above 40C for the first time on a June day.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

“It’s outlandish that our arbitrary choice of cutoff dates is causing these long-lasting effects, and no one seems to care about them.”

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell