for life
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With time, electricity from solar panels and water from a well turned the grotto into a new home for the 33-year-old Emar, his two wives and 11 children, who nonetheless long for life above ground.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
They are unique in that they earn on average more than four times the average worker, but they have little control over the management of the company they have wedded themselves to, often for life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Pinpointing when water first started traveling deep underground matters because this recycling process affects volcanic activity, the growth of continents, and the movement of ingredients that are important for life.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
That freedom helps them decompress, build resilience, and develop healthy habits for life.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
I reached out and clung for life with my good left hand like a claw, grasping at moving legs to raise myself from the dirt.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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