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Definition of long-lasting adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

long-lasting

adjective
 
/ˌlɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ/
 
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈlæstɪŋ/
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  1. that can or does last for a long time
    • long-lasting effects
    • a long-lasting agreement
    compare durable
    Extra Examples
    • The change brought about long-lasting improvements.
    • The experience made an immediate and long-lasting impression on me.
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