lasting

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The study, published in Nature Communications, found that early exposure to calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods can leave lasting effects on feeding behavior.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Glover sees himself as just one example of how the Golden State’s deserts and coastal cities have left a lasting mark on America’s space program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The Space Needle, constructed for the fair, became a lasting symbol of that ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But the lasting lesson “Amadeus” teaches us is that real stars have nemeses.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

I knew that teenage affairs were sometimes real and lasting.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama