for long
idiom
: for many years, days, hours, etc. : for a long time
I haven't known him for long.
Her life did not remain peaceful for long.
He won't be away for much longer.
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First out and first on the scoreboard, but not for long.
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Robert Yates Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Make sure to choose a chair or couch that not only matches your style, but is great for lounging in for long periods.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately for her, a very distressed Lewis is the Smile demon’s current host — but not for long because soon Lewis begins smashing a nearby weight plate against his face, succumbing to his wounds and giving the demon the opportunity to hop straight into Skye.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
Despite being arrested by police, Rodney didn’t remain in custody for long.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Robert Yates Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Make sure to choose a chair or couch that not only matches your style, but is great for lounging in for long periods.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately for her, a very distressed Lewis is the Smile demon’s current host — but not for long because soon Lewis begins smashing a nearby weight plate against his face, succumbing to his wounds and giving the demon the opportunity to hop straight into Skye.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
Despite being arrested by police, Rodney didn’t remain in custody for long.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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