for life
idiom
: for the whole of one's life : for the rest of one's life
They met in college and have remained friends for life.
He was sentenced to prison for life.
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Researchers condition the animals for life in the wild — running them through what is essentially a predator bootcamp.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 26 Feb. 2025
He was fined 500 euros (around $524) and banned from visiting the Baroque landmark for life.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Far-reaching implications for life on Mars The discovery of ferrihydrite as the main ingredient of Martian dust has far-reaching implications for understanding the history of Mars and whether there was ever life on Mars, the new study suggests.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Schools fulfill their mission to prepare all students for life by supporting their development of the knowledge, empathy and critical-thinking skills needed to bring us together as one proud American society.
—Britt Hogue, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Benji Jones, Vox, 26 Feb. 2025
He was fined 500 euros (around $524) and banned from visiting the Baroque landmark for life.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Far-reaching implications for life on Mars The discovery of ferrihydrite as the main ingredient of Martian dust has far-reaching implications for understanding the history of Mars and whether there was ever life on Mars, the new study suggests.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Schools fulfill their mission to prepare all students for life by supporting their development of the knowledge, empathy and critical-thinking skills needed to bring us together as one proud American society.
—Britt Hogue, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for life
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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