Lasting meaning

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Persisting for an extended period of time.

After World War One it was hoped that a lasting peace had been achieved. It hadn't.

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Present participle of last.
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A durable woollen material formerly used for women's shoes; everlasting.
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The act or process of shaping on a last.
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Continuing or remaining for a long time; enduring.

A lasting peace.

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That lasts a long time; enduring; durable.

A lasting peace.

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A strong twilled cloth.
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Endurance.
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Sentence Examples

  • We mean no lasting harm to humanity or to your family.

  • On some small holdings, however, it exists with contracts lasting from two to six years.

  • About the time of his entering the India House Mill read Dumont's exposition of Bentham's doctrines in the Traite de Legislation, which made a lasting impression upon him.

  • A nosy bartender told me Ginger was expecting something a bit more lasting than her attorney had to offer.

  • Sasha's moods were varied and fickle, never lasting too long.

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