lasting

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The Declaration thus laid a lasting foundation before taking on a life of its own.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the conflict, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The study, published in Nature Communications, found that early exposure to calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods can leave lasting effects on feeding behavior.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The four pilot schemes, lasting up to a year, cover up to 100,000 appointments and are backed by £3m of funding.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The fair had a powerful and lasting impact on the nation’s psyche, in ways both large and small.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson