long-lived

Example Sentences

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Sacks had long lived in the Pacific Heights section of San Francisco, an area known as “Billionaires’ Row.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The Nasa Indigenous people, to which Quilcue belongs, have long lived under threat from armed groups in the most dangerous country in the world for human rights defenders.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

In 2010, he co-wrote a book about his philosophy and the King's Foundation has long lived by its principles.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

San Joseans have long lived in San Francisco’s shadow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

McMillan’s initial observations suggested that 94 would be exceptionally long lived, which was both a drawback and, in terms of the war effort, a virtue.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik