life span
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"This formation is beautiful, but temporary, and has a limited life span," the park service said in 2021.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
One life span of 92 years before her birth, Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd and Francisco Lopez made the first documented discovery of gold in California.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Unlike oil, there are no strategic fertilizer reserves, partly because they have a relatively short life span of about three to five months.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
"The crew may have to fix things here and there, but they're well trained. Remember, Hermes was made to do all five Ares missions. It's only halfway through its designed life span."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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