lifetime

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While many experts believe they will see SpaceX send humans to Mars in their lifetime, the prospect of a mass inhabited colony will take much, much longer -- if ever.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Conversely, how much additional lifetime income might she receive by waiting until age 67 rather than claiming at 62?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Buyers can elect to continue the income over a spouse’s lifetime and add a death benefit for other heirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Over the last two decades, Chinese football has been plagued with a funding crisis and widespread corruption which have resulted in lifetime bans for some players, referees and club officials.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

After what felt like an eternity of pushing and shoving and enough up-close-and-personal encounters with body odor to last a lifetime, I was finally outside in the mercifully fresh air.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin