long-lived

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While conventional nuclear plants split heavy atoms in a process called fission, fusion does the opposite: It combines light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing enormous energy without greenhouse-gas emissions or long-lived radioactive waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

If it works, it could provide potentially limitless electricity without greenhouse gases or long-lived radioactive waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"We most importantly choose this moment to challenge this generation and the next, to make sure this record is not long-lived," Hansen said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Another factor to consider is that my family tends to be long-lived — I still have a grandparent living independently at age 102.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Parrots are known to be long-lived, and among all the world’s birds, African Greys are best at imitating human speech.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver