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decades-long (adjective)

Definition: Referring to something that lasts for a period of several decades.

Sense 1: Lasting for multiple decades or existing continuously over a time span of several decades.

Example sentence: The decades-long friendship between Hannah and Sarah began when they were in kindergarten and continued well into their adult lives.

Sense 2: Describing a process, event, or trend that unfolds over a span of multiple decades.

Example sentence: The decades-long effort to reduce carbon emissions finally bore fruit as renewable energy sources became the primary energy providers in the region.

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