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longitudinal

[lon-ji-tood-n-l, -tyood-] / ˌlɒn dʒɪˈtud n l, -ˈtjud- /
ADJECTIVE
over a protracted period of time; running lengthwise
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The only way to check that would be via a longitudinal study spanning 10 years or so, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

In the Comfort ride mode, drivers have the option to engage active longitudinal and/or lateral damping.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

"This study highlights the unique value of long-term longitudinal research in uncovering how early-life neighborhood environments shape health across decades, providing important evidence to inform both clinical practice and population health strategies," Hou said.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

Researchers say it’s the first large-scale longitudinal cancer study focused on Asian Americans.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

The effects of musical training on structural brain development: A longitudinal study.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin



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