lifespan
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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
Other research is exploring whether multivitamins may affect markers of biological ageing, but it remains unclear whether this translates into better health, independence or lifespan.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
A female screwworm fly can lay 200 to 300 eggs at a time and may lay up to 3,000 eggs during her 10 to 30-day lifespan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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
I felt assured of my long lifespan, if nothing else.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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