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lasting

[las-ting, lah-sting] / ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ /


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Symptoms can include periods lasting more than seven days, the need to change sanitary protection every one to two hours, passing large blood clots and signs of iron deficiency such as fatigue and dizziness.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

In 2023, the American Library Assn. awarded the singer-songwriter, book lady and philanthropist its highest honor — lifetime membership — to recognize her lasting impact on literacy and inspiring a love of reading in children.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Each event leaves a lasting genomic record that can serve as a marker of shared ancestry.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

One reason to be confident that AI’s market-beating odds won’t improve in any lasting way is a famous article written nearly forty years ago by William Sharpe, the 1990 Nobel laureate in economics.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

It was a moment of serenity, lasting only as long as my sigh of relief.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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