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lifelong

[lahyf-lawng, -long] / ˈlaɪfˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /


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When the United fans rounded on players then their local boy, the lifelong fan, was one of the first to get it.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There is no doubt that only children enjoy some advantages, but as standalones we are denied one of the most powerful lifelong connections that any human being can have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"There's nothing like seeing a basketball game at Madison Square Garden," said John Guercio, a 60-something accountant and self-proclaimed lifelong fan of the Knicks.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Luna’s love of the sport also stems from his late father and his lifelong predilection for Liga MX’s Pumas squad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He was surrounded by eager teen Mormons, each preparing to embark on a mission, Reggie’s lifelong dream.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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