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91long-livedness — long lived (lông’līvd’, lĭvd’, lŏng’ ) adj. 1) Having a long life: »a long lived aunt. 2) Lasting a long time; persistent: »a long lived rumor. 3) Functioning a long time; durable: »a long lived light bulb. ╂ [Middle English long lifed : long,… …
92long-term — W3 adj [usually before noun] continuing for a long period of time into the future, or relating to what will happen in the distant future ≠ ↑short term ▪ the long term future of the fishing industry ▪ the long term interests of the company the… …
93Time Before Time — (Chinese title: 大鬧廣昌隆) is a successful 1997 Hong Kong TVB series which stars Lam Ka Tung and Kathy Chow. The storyline deals greatly with the themes of fate, love and traditional Chinese supernatural beliefs. Details * Title: 大鬧廣昌隆 / Dai Lau… …
94long-dated — ˈlong dated adjective FINANCE long dated bonds/stocks/securities bonds, securities etc that will be repaid a long time in the future, usually ten or fifteen years: • Long dated bonds were hardest hit, with the 30 year Treasury falling heavily.… …
95time frame — UK US (also timeframe, time frame) noun [C, usually singular] ► a particular period of time in which something must be done: within a time frame »The company may not meet its targets within the time frame. »a 120 day/24 month/10 year time frame… …
96long\ haul — • long haul • long pull noun informal 1. A long distance or trip. It is a long haul to drive across the country. Contrast: short haul 2. A long length of time during which work continues or something is done; a long time of trying. A boy crippled …
97long\ pull — • long haul • long pull noun informal 1. A long distance or trip. It is a long haul to drive across the country. Contrast: short haul 2. A long length of time during which work continues or something is done; a long time of trying. A boy crippled …
98long-awaited — UK [ˌlɒŋ əˈweɪtɪd] US [ˌlɔŋ əˈweɪtəd] adjective a long awaited event has been expected for a long time The long awaited decision on funding is due today. Thesaurus: absent, lost and unavailablesynonym * * * ˌlong aˈwaited [long awaited] …
99long-lost — long ,lost adjective a long lost person, especially a relative, is someone you have not seen for a long time: She greeted him like a long lost brother. a. a long lost thing is something that has been lost for a long time: the long lost healing… …
100long-term — adjective *** 1. ) continuing to exist, be relevant, or have an effect for a long time in the future: a good long term investment a long term anti inflation strategy long term benefits/consequences ─ opposite SHORT TERM 2. ) having existed for a… …