lasting
Americanadjective
noun
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a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
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Archaic. the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- lastingly adverb
- lastingness noun
- unlasting adjective
Etymology
Origin of lasting
First recorded in 1125–75 lasting for def. 1; 1775–85 lasting for def. 2; Middle English (adjective); last 2 + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Gemma Sherrington, chief executive of Refuge, said women and girls' confidence in policing "remains at crisis point" and called for "meaningful, lasting change".
From BBC
For fans of true crime, Raftery has written a fascinating biography and origin story about one of pop culture’s most emblematic serial killers, and his lasting bite on society.
From Los Angeles Times
But the crisis could leave a lasting mark on Dubai's tourism sector -- nearly 13 percent of its GDP -- and on its carefully crafted image.
From Barron's
There are two scenarios that could cause a more severe and lasting impact on pump prices.
However, there remains a huge amount of uncertainty at this stage as to whether the conflict will have a lasting effect on the price of oil, gas and wider energy costs.
From BBC
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