lasting

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Scientists believe the long lasting burst may have been sustained by three coronal mass ejections that erupted from the same region of the Sun.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the conflict, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Iran is enduring its longest internet blackout, lasting nearly three months, with connectivity at 1% to 2% of total capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The report says hotter summers will become "the new normal" while heatwaves lasting at least a week will be common by the middle of the century.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I wanted to do things that were purposeful and lasting.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama