lifetime

Example Sentences

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It's exceedingly rare for the White House to exert open pressure on the nine-judge panel, who are appointed to lifetime terms by the president and confirmed by Congress.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Former Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry received the top lifetime achievement accolade, the Bafta Fellowship, at the age of 91.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Because methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime, reducing methane pollution could produce climate benefits relatively quickly.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Underlying your desire to give money to your nephews during their lifetime are, of course, compassion and loyalty — and the fact that you can.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

After what feels like a lifetime of minutes dragging by, she gets up to go finish cleaning the rest of the rooms.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy