longer

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“With increased longevity and people living longer, more older adults are struggling,” Johnston said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The longer the maturity of the bond, though, the longer a buyer is locked into its fixed yield.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei also said Gulf nations would no longer be “shields” for U.S. bases, in a written statement.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Along with Regis le Bris at Sunderland, Farke bucked the trend with Leeds by retaining their Premier League status - something we no longer expect from promoted teams.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“The good news, Mr. Frabwick, is you’re not lost, and soon, you’ll no longer be confused. Come in and I’ll explain.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman