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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That prompted Morikawa to fire back, calling for long putters to be banned, in jest.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
If the world had the same weather every single day, man would not exist for long.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
The film’s titular character is a gifted 9-year-old who works at a sweatshop with her older sister, Palak, toiling for long hours with only one 15-minute break per shift.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
The agency recommended residents wear N95 or P100 masks if outside for long periods.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
If the world had the same weather every single day, man would not exist for long.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
The film’s titular character is a gifted 9-year-old who works at a sweatshop with her older sister, Palak, toiling for long hours with only one 15-minute break per shift.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
The agency recommended residents wear N95 or P100 masks if outside for long periods.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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