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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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The fertility rate—the number of births expected per woman's lifetime—dropped to 1.20 births per woman last year, down from 1.26 in 2022 and far below the 2.1 replacement level considered necessary to sustain a population.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The relationship between America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter, and his beloved wife Rosalynn was the love story of a lifetime.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Otherwise, a new generation will face a lifetime of preventable—and very visible—disability.
—Dr. Hannah Wunsch, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, if a married couple gifted their child $50,000 in 2024, the first $36,000 would be excluded from tax, while the next $14,000 would be added to the gifters’ lifetime exemption amount.
—Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The relationship between America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter, and his beloved wife Rosalynn was the love story of a lifetime.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Otherwise, a new generation will face a lifetime of preventable—and very visible—disability.
—Dr. Hannah Wunsch, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, if a married couple gifted their child $50,000 in 2024, the first $36,000 would be excluded from tax, while the next $14,000 would be added to the gifters’ lifetime exemption amount.
—Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests that creatine is ideal for high-intensity activities with a short duration, like weightlifting or sprinting.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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What's Next The duration of the winter storm watches varies from state to state, so please check with the NWS.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Penguins were penalized seven times in the opening period.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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As his time in the White House comes to a close, President Joe Biden has implemented a series of executive orders and rules, trying to cement his policies before Donald Trump returns with the threat of undoing them.Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain.Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next Previous oil spills in the Kerch Strait, such as the 2007 spillage which damaged two tankers and killed 23 sailors, had impacts on biodiversity and marine life for years, according to Natalia Gozak, director of the Ukrainian office of Greenpeace.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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