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lifetime

[lahyf-tahym] / ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm /


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"It's the culmination of a lifetime writing, and that's exciting for me."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“He saved me, at least for this game, a lifetime of regret.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the Foundation for Aviation Safety, a US body led by the former senior Boeing manager turned whistleblower, Ed Pierson, it suffered from a series of serious electrical problems throughout its lifetime.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If you’re a high earner, stress test for a 10% to 15% reduction in expected lifetime Social Security benefits compared with current projections.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I wondered how many Finkles he’d eaten in his lifetime.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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