Cases of word usage

1) lasting for two years (biennial)

2) without beginning or end; lasting for ever (eternal)

3) (of something lasting for a period of time) to come to an end (expire)

4) the ending (of something lasting for a period of time) (expiry)

5) lasting for a short time (fleeting)

6) lasting for, done in, a very brief period of time (momentary)

7) of a monument; (of books, studies etc) of lasting value; very great (monumental)

8) continuing throughout the whole year; lasting for a very long time; living for more than two years (perennial)

9) lasting for, designed to be used for, a limited time only (temporary)

10) lasting for a short time only (transient)