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 There are other factors behind their longevity too – like the cool climate and the island lifestyle, said the Department of Conservation’s Biodiversity Ranger Kaitlyn Leeds, who was on the survey team with Lettink, in a news release. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025 Keeping the nonprofit alive and kicking for four decades has been no easy task, and its longevity is testament to the dedication of its organizers. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Yes, but their longevity varies based on the weather of your location. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 In fact there are many lessons from L’Oréal on careers and longevity Stephanie Kramer, Chief Human Resources Officer at L'Oréal USA, is taking a different approach that embraces career longevity, intergenerational development, and work-life intersections as fundamental to leadership. Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 18 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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