life span
Example Sentences
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Subsequent research has connected it to improved insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular protection, longer life span, and the preservation of cognitive function.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
They’re pretty to look at, but they have a limited life span.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
These burrow-dwelling rats have a maximum life span of nearly 40 years, making them the world's longest-lived rodent.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
Technological advances may turn back aging, extending the average life span by at least a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
He was working hard at increasing his life span.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
