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as in survived
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasted
Those votes came after the board heard from 60 parents, teachers and community members during a public hearing that lasted more than two hours.
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Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The season lasted 13 episodes over two-and-a-half weeks, finishing with a Marissa Jaret Winokur victory over fellow finalist Ross Matthews.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
One of those incidents lasted for roughly 28 seconds during a July 2023 press conference on Capitol Hill, while the other lasted for about 18 seconds during a press conference in Kentucky in August 2023.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
The imposition of martial law—the first in more than 40 years—lasted just six hours but sparked a domestic firestorm and widespread street protests.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Speakeasies—underground or hidden bars—became popular during the Prohibition era, which lasted in the United States from 1920 to 1933.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The storm that took out the Opportunity rover in 2018 lasted for weeks.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Answering a 14-play drive by the Chargers that lasted more than 8 minutes, Mahomes put the Chiefs into prime field goal position with a nine-yard completion to Travis Kelce on third and seven with 2 minutes remaining.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Even those fights lasted far longer than Watson’s wreckage of Farrell.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The season lasted 13 episodes over two-and-a-half weeks, finishing with a Marissa Jaret Winokur victory over fellow finalist Ross Matthews.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
One of those incidents lasted for roughly 28 seconds during a July 2023 press conference on Capitol Hill, while the other lasted for about 18 seconds during a press conference in Kentucky in August 2023.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
The imposition of martial law—the first in more than 40 years—lasted just six hours but sparked a domestic firestorm and widespread street protests.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Speakeasies—underground or hidden bars—became popular during the Prohibition era, which lasted in the United States from 1920 to 1933.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The storm that took out the Opportunity rover in 2018 lasted for weeks.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Answering a 14-play drive by the Chargers that lasted more than 8 minutes, Mahomes put the Chiefs into prime field goal position with a nine-yard completion to Travis Kelce on third and seven with 2 minutes remaining.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Even those fights lasted far longer than Watson’s wreckage of Farrell.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasted
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Glass sponge reefs found off British Columbia’s north coast are among the oldest in the entire ocean and have survived for more than 9,000 years.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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He is survived by his wife and two sons.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Government officials who have remained in Damascus after Assad fled, including Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali, have met with the rebels to discuss the power transfer.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company’s earnings report fell short of expectations, though analysts remained optimistic about the database software firm’s cloud business.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In just one case where the federal government sought to link police grants to immigration enforcement, the state prevailed and was reimbursed $57 million.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the knockouts, youth prevailed, as Staksrud/Patriquin crushed Alshon & Bar in one semi, while Johnson/Tardio wrapped a game two loss around two dominant 11-2 game wins to move into the final.Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bird flu has continued to spread in wild birds, poultry and dairy cattle around the United States since spring.Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Smaller spot fires continued to burn, the university noted, but none were threatening buildings or lives.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The call center data showed customers waiting less than 60 seconds for phone support, yet complaints about excessive wait times persisted.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Importantly, those improvements persisted even after the stimulation was switched off.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Lasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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