lifelong

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Bass is a lifelong Democrat who served in the state Legislature — including as Assembly speaker — and a dozen years in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Both men and women have close lifelong friendships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Meanwhile, Mark Hamill, who portrayed Star Wars protagonist Luke Skywalker, wrote that he and his wife Marilou were "deeply saddened by the loss of our lifelong friend".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

She said those moments helped shape her lifelong love of language and storytelling.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Janey, a personable woman who spoke her mind, soon set Gene Nora at ease, and they became lifelong friends.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson