lifespan
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It got a ton of Oscar nominations, and many wins, and over its lifespan, it has made a lot of money.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation said the lifespan of a pothole repair depended on the "quality of the patching" and other conditions.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The National Institutes of Health notes that “evolutionary theories of aging predict a trade-off between fertility and lifespan, where increased lifespan comes at the cost of reduced fertility.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“The average lifespan of an adult mayfly can range from: A. One minute to one hour B. Thirty minutes to one day C. One day to one week D. Two weeks to one month.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing lifespan
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