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as in survived
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasted
The conversation lasted so long, five or six hours, that Leavitt’s dad, Jared, fell asleep.
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Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Westphal lasted seven games into that third season.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Titans on the clock The Patriots’ stint atop the 2025 NFL Draft board lasted all of seven days.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
At a special meeting on Thursday that lasted nearly two hours, the city council interviewed the final three candidates out of a pool of 17 applicants.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Bill Belichick's replacement has lasted just one season.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Instead, McCaffrey lasted just three games, the injury bug grew more severe and the 49ers defense ran into a distressing takeaway drought, forcing just two — one interception and one fumble recovery — over the last nine games.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The arrest capped an investigation that lasted more than 22 months.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
The ground stop lasted about an hour.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Westphal lasted seven games into that third season.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Titans on the clock The Patriots’ stint atop the 2025 NFL Draft board lasted all of seven days.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
At a special meeting on Thursday that lasted nearly two hours, the city council interviewed the final three candidates out of a pool of 17 applicants.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Bill Belichick's replacement has lasted just one season.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Instead, McCaffrey lasted just three games, the injury bug grew more severe and the 49ers defense ran into a distressing takeaway drought, forcing just two — one interception and one fumble recovery — over the last nine games.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The arrest capped an investigation that lasted more than 22 months.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
The ground stop lasted about an hour.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasted
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In addition to his wife, Cohen is survived by children Benjamin, Gabriel and Lily Cohen.Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Detroit survived a five-interception Goff game thanks to Bates, who squeezed clutch kicks of 58 and 52 yards between the uprights.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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After a years-long dispute in court, the chief executive of concert promoter Knitting Factory has prevailed to take control of the beloved Pioneertown music venue Pappy & Harriet’s.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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One of Ohio State's two losses this season came at the hands of the Ducks in a mid-October clash, where Oregon prevailed 32-21.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Lasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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