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 While this isn’t necessarily dangerous, over time this buildup can affect the taste of your hot beverages and can also damage your kettle’s longevity if not properly maintained. Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025 Those findings, published in a preprint paper in September, suggest the Greenland shark’s TP53 mutation may also play a role in the species’ longevity, though more research is needed to know for sure. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025 The longevity with the all-time greats, what is Tom Brady’s best trait? Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025 Multiple users have complained about the longevity of their Fitbit over at the Fitbit Community forums. Andrew Williams, Forbes, 24 Feb. 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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