lifetime

Example Sentences

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And that’s why in the Constitution, we see lifetime appointments for judges, and you can’t reduce their salary.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

It's exceedingly rare for the White House to exert open pressure on the nine-judge panel, who are appointed to lifetime terms by the president and confirmed by Congress.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Because methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime, reducing methane pollution could produce climate benefits relatively quickly.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Paul Denton, director of creative programmes and exhibitions at Kew, said: "The experience will invite visitors to engage deeply with Moore's artistic inspirations, revealing how his work was shaped by discoveries unfolding during his lifetime."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The gap between the rich and the poor stretches as wide as it did in Fannie’s lifetime.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell