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• The couple couldn’t stay out of the kitchen for long, though.
  — Heather L. King, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
• The snake’s sheer size gave him pause—but not for long.
  — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2023
• First out and first on the scoreboard, but not for long.
  — Robert Yates Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 26 Oct. 2024
• But the shadow of the world outside can’t stay beyond this room for long.
  — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 June 2023
• But that area won’t contain all newcomers to the sport, at least not for long.
  — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
• Friday night tried to sound loud, but will likely not echo for long.
  — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
• Attendees at the AmEx event won’t get to hoard their impressions of the show to themselves for long, though.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
• Right now, the massage gun is a whopping 47 percent off for Amazon Prime Day, but the deal won't last for long.
  — Loren Brutsch, Health, 11 July 2023
• Sleek activewear and some great basics are under $10—but not for long.
  — Sarah Felbin, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
• At 38 percent off, these earbuds won't stay in stock for long, so grab them before they’re gone.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
• However, that won’t be the case for long, curator Elisah van den Bergh said.
  — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
• She’s gotten into her truck and laid on the horn for long periods of time to agitate them, as well.
  — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 7 June 2023
• However, the jobless rate isn’t expected to be that low for long.
  — Krystal Hur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023
• The case is like nothing Lois or her colleagues have ever encountered, but that won’t be true for long.
  — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
• The habitat mimics the size of a lunar base or small spacecraft and can house crews of four people for long periods of time.
  — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 May 2023
• 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
• The lamp features a ring diffuser that’ll soften the light, which is ideal for those who may use the light for long periods of time.
  — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
• After a balmy February and start to March, late-week rains are expected to cool down the Kansas City area, but not for long.
  — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
• Rose Gold This show-stopping rose gold ring is available for 50% off at Blue Nile’s holiday sale, but not for long!
  — Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
• Right now, Cardi B‘s main focus is on her Whipshots venture — but not for long.
  — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 May 2023
• Note that the open-back design is not cushioned and lacks support for long periods of sitting.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
• But the effort succeeded for long enough to flip the House in 2018 and launch further investigative schemes.
  — WSJ, 20 Dec. 2023
• But this muddle-through approach may not survive for long after that.
  — Hal Brands, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
• The large ice basket is well insulated and keeps ice cold for long periods of time.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
• Local advocates say most have family or friends elsewhere and don’t stay in the area for long.
  — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
• While Monday will bring colder temperatures, the cold front won't stick around for long.
  — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2023
• But getting a really great tent, or a top-of-the-line rain jacket with a protective hood and pit zips for long, sweaty hikes, can run you in the hundreds.
  — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2023
• Overall, many of them are very ripe—due to that heat spike—and will be best enjoyed within the next several years rather than to lay down for long aging.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
• Tariffs won’t make the Chinese tiger go away for long, though, particularly globally.
  — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
• Harmful molecules are rarely created from home cooking; oils seldom reach their smoke point for long periods.
  — Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 3 Mar 2025