long-lasting

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“This ensures long-lasting protections for current and future generations,” Amy Wong, co-founder of the group San Gabriel Valley Progressive Action, said of the vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

She has achieved that despite the long-lasting impact of a war that has left her fearing for the safety of her family and friends since February 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Commerce Department said new orders for long-lasting goods rose 7.9% to $346 billion in April, a second monthly increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

What’s more, the war has done long-lasting damage to infrastructure, and some facilities could take years to come back—if they come back at all.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“It’s outlandish that our arbitrary choice of cutoff dates is causing these long-lasting effects, and no one seems to care about them.”

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell