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years-long

years-long is the alternative form of yearslong.

Meaning of yearslong

Adjective

yearslong (not comparable)

  1. Lasting several or many years.
    • The agreement, which falls short of the sprawling changes championed by Democrats, is a significant step toward ending a yearslong impasse over gun reform legislation.2022 June 12, Emily Cochrane, Annie Karni, “Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Gun Safety”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
    Synonyms:
    multiyear, perennial

Questions about years-long

What is years-long the alternative form of?
Years-long is the alternative form of yearslong.

Words near years-long in the dictionary

  1. years of the Lord
  2. years to date
  3. years young
  4. years' minds
  5. years' purchase
  6. years-long
  7. Yearsett
  8. yearsful
  9. Yearsley
  10. Yearsleys
  11. yearslong

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