long-lasting

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“But as things moved more toward that diplomatic approach, I think the concerns around whether this would be a continued escalation or a more long-lasting event have subsided.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Morgan strategists said they did not expect most attacks to cause long-lasting disruptions, though some facilities will face lengthy repair timelines — and at least eight assets appeared to be severely damaged.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

But there is less optimism over how much this will feed through to people's finances, with fears long-lasting damage has already been set in motion.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Chicxulub crater beneath Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula formed about 65 million years ago and later hosted a long-lasting hydrothermal system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The supernatural link between aesthetics, ratios, and the universe became one of the central and long-lasting tenets of Western civilization.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife