Longevity

//lɒnˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti//

"Longevity" in a Sentence (14 examples)

The carp's longevity is unmolested by the turmoil of the millipede.

There have been many revolutions over the last century, but perhaps none as significant as the longevity revolution.

Asked what her doctor thought about her longevity, the centenarian replied: "I don't have a doctor. He died."

The secret of longevity is to choose your parents carefully.

This mutual exchange is the reason why coral reefs are the largest structures of biological origin on Earth, and rival old-growth forests in the longevity of their ecological communities.

This simple test can predict your longevity.

The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important.

The "mirtilo" - or Brazilian blueberry - is considered by some to be the fruit of rejuvenation and longevity.

The barber needs to increase the longevity of his towels.

Hubble's longevity can be attributed to five space shuttle servicing missions, from 1993 to 2009, in which astronauts upgraded the telescope with advanced instruments, new electronics and on-orbit repairs.

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Grandpa had incredible longevity: he lived to be 105 years old!

This 142-year-old tiny ex-LNWR SB [signal box, at Batley] is an amazing survivor, probably owing its longevity to its location alongside a level crossing. Indeed it started life as a gate box with the delightful name of Lady Ann's Crossing.

The longevity of spicy and swicy will depend on how committed consumers are to sticking with these flavors as they grow older.

A ‘postdating’ is an example of the use of a lexical item at a later date than currently recorded and these are important in establishing the longevity of use of a term and whether or not it has become obsolete.

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