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Longevity: meaning and example

noun · In the sense illustrated below

A long life or a long period of useful existence.

Example sentence

“Careful repairs contributed to the longevity of the old furniture.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.

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