lifer

Example Sentences

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The pair told The New York Times' Athletic that, five years on, they still do not fully understand the sport - but Reynolds said he was now "a Wrexham lifer".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

He will be succeeded by John Furner, a Walmart lifer who worked his way up from the shop floor and now serves as head of the company's US business.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

His successor is John Furner, a Walmart WMT -0.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle lifer who has been leading Walmart U.S. for several years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Washington, a baseball lifer, still is perpetually upbeat, having spent 55 of his 72 years in the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

The release of Diane Jones, a condemned lifer, gave hope to all of the other lifers at Tutwiler.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson