lasting

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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

“My focus is to ensure that the lessons learned from the Eaton and Palisades Fires are turned into lasting changes that will better protect our residents and neighborhoods into the future,” Marrone said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The Space Needle, constructed for the fair, became a lasting symbol of that ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But the lasting lesson “Amadeus” teaches us is that real stars have nemeses.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

And then imagine the soul-crushing migraine that always follows, lasting anywhere between a few hours and a few days.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken