any longer
idiom
—usually used in negative statements to say that something that was once true or possible is not now true or possible
We can't ignore these problems any longer.
I can't afford the car any longer.
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Despite her desire and ability to help him, Ravi didn’t want to stay with his mom for any longer than necessary.
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Max Blau, NPR, 22 Sep. 2024
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer asked POST commissioners to take away Ramirez’s ability to work any longer in law enforcement, for betraying the trust of parents and disrespecting the uniform as well as the privacy of crime victims.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 17 Sep. 2024
The most recent report did actually contain signs of a weakening labor market at the time of its release – showing that the jobs market is, in fact, so weak that its weakness cannot be hidden any longer.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
After they're done, pop them in an ice bath for 2 minutes to stop them from cooking any longer.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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Max Blau, NPR, 22 Sep. 2024
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer asked POST commissioners to take away Ramirez’s ability to work any longer in law enforcement, for betraying the trust of parents and disrespecting the uniform as well as the privacy of crime victims.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 17 Sep. 2024
The most recent report did actually contain signs of a weakening labor market at the time of its release – showing that the jobs market is, in fact, so weak that its weakness cannot be hidden any longer.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
After they're done, pop them in an ice bath for 2 minutes to stop them from cooking any longer.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Any longer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20longer. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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