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  • adjective Lasting for decades.

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decades +‎ long

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Examples

  • Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., used their opening statements to a Senate impeachment panel to outline what they called a decadeslong pattern of unethical behavior by New Orleans-area U.S.

    columbiatribune.com stories 2010

  • Hundreds of protesters demanded information about family members who disappeared during the decadeslong ethnic conflict that ended in May 2009.

    Asia in Pictures 2011

  • TRUTH or CONSEQUENCES — A decadeslong vision that once seemed closer to a Buck Rogers fantasy than a real-life economic venture is nearing a countdown in the southern New Mexico desert: Groundbreaking for Spaceport America is tentatively scheduled for June 19.

    Reader's Consensus: Develop a new launch vehicle - NASA Watch 2009

  • The resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Friday rattled regional allies and foes alike, threatening a decadeslong balance of power in the Mideast and putting Saudi Arabia and Israel, in particular, on the defensive.

    Neighbors Shaken by Shift in Egypt Angus McDowall 2011

  • Mr. Ho held a decadeslong monopoly over Macau's gambling market until 2002, when the industry was opened up to competitors such as Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. of the U.S. Still, Mr. Ho's SJM continues to command the largest share of the territory's gambling market.

    Macau Gambling Regulator Stays Out of Ho Dispute Kate O'Keeffe 2011

  • A spokesman for Mr. Koch said the donations stemmed from Mr. Koch's decadeslong personal relationship with Mr. Romney and his opposition to Mr. Obama's energy policies.

    Romney Rides Big Wave of Fund Raising Over Rivals Brody Mullins 2012

  • OSLO—The man who has admitted to twin attacks that killed at least 76 people in Norway is likely "insane" and convinced he is at the vanguard of a decadeslong cultural war, according to the lawyer representing him.

    Lawyer Calls Norway Shooter Cold, Calm Vanessa Fuhrmans 2011

  • BRUSSELS—The European Union's highest court said an EU proposal that would create a new system to litigate patents isn't compatible with EU law, a setback in a decadeslong effort by EU nations to come up with a single patent regime.

    EU Court Rejects Plan for Single-Patent Body Alessandro Torello 2011

  • The talks represent the latest chapter in a decadeslong struggle as Myanmar's government has sought—and largely failed—to reach a lasting peace with the numerous ethnic minority groups that dominate large parts of the country, especially along Myanmar's borders with China and Thailand, where several ethnic groups maintain private militias and control swaths of territory.

    Myanmar Tackles Ethnic Conflicts Patrick Barta 2011

  • She said that "two of the greatest needs" Myanmar has are for rule of law and an end to the decadeslong civil wars that have racked regions of the country populated by ethnic minorities.

    Suu Kyi Embraces U.S. Engagement Keith Johnson 2011

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