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.
Examples of for life in a Sentence
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Dakota Johnson and Riley Keough are friends for life.
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Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
Our heads fill with ideas—some good, some not so good—that stick with us for life like a bad tattoo.
—Desiree Nielsen, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2024
A bit of empathy mixed with creativity created a guest for life, a guest who still, to this day, supports our business.
—Michael Kennedy, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Second round — 41st overall pick (from GB via NYJ): Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
The Panthers probably need to start planning for life after Shaq Thompson.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
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Long Layered Waves
When in doubt, layer it out—a hair motto for life.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite prevalent misconceptions, recent data highlights the necessity of proactive financial planning, including the need for life insurance among millennials.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
For example, a $200,000 lump sum placed recently into an income annuity would qualify for a payment of about $1,200 a month for life, Morningstar said.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
They’re also perfectly adapted for life in the harsh Australian outback.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
Our heads fill with ideas—some good, some not so good—that stick with us for life like a bad tattoo.
—Desiree Nielsen, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2024
A bit of empathy mixed with creativity created a guest for life, a guest who still, to this day, supports our business.
—Michael Kennedy, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
Second round — 41st overall pick (from GB via NYJ): Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
The Panthers probably need to start planning for life after Shaq Thompson.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The Most Popular Medium Haircut Inspiration For 2024 01 of 27
Long Layered Waves
When in doubt, layer it out—a hair motto for life.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite prevalent misconceptions, recent data highlights the necessity of proactive financial planning, including the need for life insurance among millennials.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
For example, a $200,000 lump sum placed recently into an income annuity would qualify for a payment of about $1,200 a month for life, Morningstar said.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
They’re also perfectly adapted for life in the harsh Australian outback.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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