as in duration
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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One thing to know about Woot, however, is that deals there have a short lifespan, sometimes products only being available for a few hours.
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
Clean Carpets Carpet cleaning is also important to maintain their lifespan and also keep your home healthy.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Using a sponge for only a week might seem like a short time, but the good news is that proper maintenance can give your sponges a longer lifespan.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
The average mattress has a lifespan of about 14 years, from manufacture to consumer disposal, according to MRC.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Her company, for example, sells a metal roof designed to easily accept solar and have a lifespan almost twice that of the average panel.
—Tik Root / Grist, Quartz, 19 Oct. 2024
According to hardware experts, the lifespan for hinges and handles can range from a few years to decades, with 10 to 15 years being average.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
This predictive maintenance approach can decrease downtime and extend the lifespan of manufacturing equipment, reducing waste and the need for replacements.
—Raghunandan Gurumurthy, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Affirmations and Insights to Keep You From Losing Your Mind and Dr. Sascha Griffing, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in women’s health across the lifespan, particularly at the intersection of trauma and mental health.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2024
Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
Clean Carpets Carpet cleaning is also important to maintain their lifespan and also keep your home healthy.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Make This Reusable Kitchen Sponge for an Eco-Friendly Scrubber
How to Make Sponges Last Longer
Using a sponge for only a week might seem like a short time, but the good news is that proper maintenance can give your sponges a longer lifespan.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
The average mattress has a lifespan of about 14 years, from manufacture to consumer disposal, according to MRC.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Her company, for example, sells a metal roof designed to easily accept solar and have a lifespan almost twice that of the average panel.
—Tik Root / Grist, Quartz, 19 Oct. 2024
According to hardware experts, the lifespan for hinges and handles can range from a few years to decades, with 10 to 15 years being average.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
This predictive maintenance approach can decrease downtime and extend the lifespan of manufacturing equipment, reducing waste and the need for replacements.
—Raghunandan Gurumurthy, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Affirmations and Insights to Keep You From Losing Your Mind and Dr. Sascha Griffing, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in women’s health across the lifespan, particularly at the intersection of trauma and mental health.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2024
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However, plans that manage the pharmacy benefit can still institute coverage restrictions, including utilization management tools, such as prior authorization, fail-first policy requirements and duration of therapy limits.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yield opportunities Heading into the election, Persson’s team is neutral on duration – the measure of a bond’s price sensitivity to changes in interest rates.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ehlers-Danlos, though, can be passed genetically from parent to child, and at this time there’s no genetic testing available to determine whether or not a fetus has Cox’s specific type.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other times, a combination of two or three styles might be what your organization needs.Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Private equity now dominates sectors essential to daily life, from housing to health care.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Remember that these posts are highlights of people’s lives – not their day-to-day reality.Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Just be mindful that this option comes with a few limitations, including: The 529 plan account must be at least 15 years old; there's a lifetime rollover limit of $35,000; and the conversion counts towards the annual Roth IRA contribution limit.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Marcus and his wife Billi were among the first to sign The Giving Pledge, a group of super wealthy who promise to give at least half of their fortune to charitable causes during their lifetimes or in their wills.Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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