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the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the lifetime of the camera's batteries was so short we couldn't get through a day trip without having to replace them
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Recent Examples of lifetime
Within this context, emotional and contextual data must be used as levers to foster deeper emotional connections across all key moments with customers to increase their lifetime value, while also decreasing their likelihood of switching brands and improving engagement that is emotionally led.
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Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Carter paid tribute to Combs during a video presentation shown as part of Combs receiving a lifetime achievement recognition at the 2022 BET Awards.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Bella Hadid Makes Surprise Yellowstone Cameo as Taylor Sheridan's Girlfriend — and Shows Off Her Equestrian Skills
Per NCHA, to qualify, the winner of the prestigious honor must have lifetime earnings of less than $5,000 at the beginning of the point year.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The company offers a 3-year warranty and lifetime customer support for its products.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Carter paid tribute to Combs during a video presentation shown as part of Combs receiving a lifetime achievement recognition at the 2022 BET Awards.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Bella Hadid Makes Surprise Yellowstone Cameo as Taylor Sheridan's Girlfriend — and Shows Off Her Equestrian Skills
Per NCHA, to qualify, the winner of the prestigious honor must have lifetime earnings of less than $5,000 at the beginning of the point year.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The company offers a 3-year warranty and lifetime customer support for its products.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
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Try to walk each day to avoid blood clots, gradually increasing the duration of the walks.Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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The five variables that contributed most to predictions of depression were duration of awakenings, total sleep time, median bedtime, resting heart rate, and percentage of sleep spent in deep sleep.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
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Swims and Bunetta fleshed out the rest of the song in an Airbnb together, taking inspiration from a relationship Swims was struggling with at the time.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Given the lack of economic opportunities in the area at the time, Ryan left home after high school, working at a ski hill and then in construction before enrolling in a tourism program at university.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Join expat forums to get a feel or, even better, take a scouting trip and test drive your new life.Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, he’s never had a conversation this long in bed with another human being in his life.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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