Yearslong

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lasting several or many years. not-comparable

    "The agreement, which falls short of the sprawling changes championed by Democrats, is a significant step toward ending a yearslong impasse over gun reform legislation."

Example

More examples

"The agreement, which falls short of the sprawling changes championed by Democrats, is a significant step toward ending a yearslong impasse over gun reform legislation."

Etymology

From years + -long.

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