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long-continued
adjective as in durable
Example Sentences
“There has not been a trace of the vessel, and long-continued and vigilant search of the entire region proved utterly futile.”
A Texas attorney general opinion extolled the “wise and long-continued policy of segregation,” and state courts found no reason to overturn the practice for Sweatt’s benefit.
After a delay of about five minutes he appeared on the platform and was received with loud and long-continued cheering.
Of one of the partners at least, it could not be said that there was supineness, neglect, or bungling practices to account for the long-continued and increasing depression that all the employees were feeling so severely.
If his nature is of a coarser grain, he will bring in a second wife, who will usurp her position in the home, and make her life one long-continued misery.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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