long-lasting

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But another major water source for Southern California, the Colorado River, also has been affected by a long-lasting megadrought that began in 2000.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

However, many of those economies are most likely to see big rises in their debts should the conflict in the Middle East be long-lasting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

The findings, published in JAMA, point to a long-lasting treatment option that could improve how hypertension is managed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“It’s outlandish that our arbitrary choice of cutoff dates is causing these long-lasting effects, and no one seems to care about them.”

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell