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: lasting or continuing through life
a lifelong friendship
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He had a lifelong love of nature.
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Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
As a lifelong car enthusiast Karl has combined his passion for personal transportation with his passion for
...
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The company welcomes novices and lifelong coffee enthusiasts into its doors at its educational flagship in Montreal.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Mackie develops deep connections with his clients, with some becoming lifelong friends.
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelong. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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lifelong
adjective
life·long
ˈlī-ˌflȯŋ 
: continuing or lasting through life
a lifelong love for trees
a lifelong friendship
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