natural span

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the normal or expected duration, especially of life

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  • Efforts are made to prolong life beyond its natural span.
  • The average natural span of a wild animal is often shorter than in captivity.
  • Many seek to live a full natural span, free from chronic illness.
  • Interfering with the ecosystem can disrupt the natural span of various organisms.
  • She believed in letting nature take its course, respecting the natural span of all living things.
  • Without medical intervention, his life would not have reached its natural span.
  • The philosopher pondered whether extending the natural span was truly beneficial for humanity.
  • Each tree species has its own characteristic natural span, some living for centuries.
  • The documentary explored factors affecting the natural span of human populations.
  • Living a balanced life is often associated with reaching one's full natural span.