long-lasting
Example Sentences
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“A relatively quick end to the conflict would limit the economic fallout of course, but concerns about longer-lasting effects are clearly starting to affect the mood in Europe,” he said.
Even if the war ends fast, damage already done to oil production facilities could have long-lasting effects.
“With wells shut in and damage to natural-gas infrastructure, we’ll have longer-lasting impacts that will prop up the price of oil for at least a few months to come.”
From MarketWatch
The company said it has recently taken some market share in certain categories, namely longer-lasting, larger household items, partly because of stores’ “value and convenience.”
From Barron's
In a more unfavorable scenario, the energy market disruption is deeper, and longer-lasting, dealing a heavier economic blow.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
