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staying power
noun
: the quality or ability that allows someone or something to continue to be effective, successful, popular, etc., for a long period of time
Full Definition of STAYING POWER
: capacity for continuing (as in existence, influence, or popularity) without weakening
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First Known Use of STAYING POWER
1859
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