longevity

as in age
the time period during which something exists or lasts Certain species of tortoise are known for their extreme longevity.

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Recent Examples of longevity On top of that, Takeuchi’s sushi rolling idea boosted the muscles’ longevity, since MuMuTAs could be unrolled after use to provide oxygen and nutrition to the cells. Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025 Structurally, atmospherically, via experience and longevity, the stadium grew into a leading character in the story of the club and English football. Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025 Will Power won his second IndyCar championship in 2022 aged 41, proving that their is athletic longevity in motorsport. Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 Though neither track encapsulated the chart longevity of BTS’s massive hits, both were critically acclaimed for their bold production and widespread appeal. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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