lasting

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Both asteroids contain magnesium-rich clays, suggesting they experienced much longer periods of water exposure, possibly lasting millions of years while they were still parts of larger parent bodies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

James Robson, general manager of Birdworld in Farnham, Surrey, said that he hoped the move would make visiting easier for families with less money, but also called for a more lasting initiative to help attractions.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

That gap, together with falling sensor costs, will help determine whether the lasting margin sits with the vehicle maker, the autonomy provider or the ride-hailing network.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

The round of negotiations launched this weekend at Switzerland's luxury Burgenstock resort raised hopes for a lasting settlement of the conflict and pushed down oil prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

This led to the second and most intriguing agreement—namely, that an interval lasting “a few seconds” occurred between shots.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis