Thesaurus results for LIFE SPANS

life spans

noun

plural of life span

as in durations

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress I saw no need to pay more for a better-built computer that would just grow obsolete before the end of its life span

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Few scientists are capable of traveling for long durations, can acquire the financial backing needed, and are knowledgeable enough to head to Antarctica to conduct new research projects.

Dalton Johnson, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Existing seafarers also needed to be out at sea for longer, back-to-back durations, with fewer people available to do so.

Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024

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