lasting

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As Pratt’s campaign came to an end, Stutzman said, it is not clear that he represents any kind of lasting political movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“A lasting peace agreement appears increasingly elusive,” analysts at Saxo Bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Zverev settled quickly as Cobolli's nerves showed, using his powerful groundstrokes to devastating effect in a first set lasting only 35 minutes.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

What happened, miraculously, was nothing–at least nothing lasting.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson