lifetime

Example Sentences

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It sounds like the investment opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to get in on one of the hottest names on Wall Street, before the company’s stock even starts trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Federal parent loans will soon be capped at $20,000 a year, with a lifetime maximum of $65,000 per student.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Over the last four decades Sarah has watched her younger sister overcome hurdles most people will not experience in their lifetime.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Felix held up his hands and screamed like it was the thrill of a lifetime.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty