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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The drugs have been shown to help people with obesity lose up to 15 percent of their body weight, but come with side effects that mean many struggle to stay on the drugs for long—and weight regain is common for patients who come off the medication. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Sincerely, do not expect these to stay looking pristine for long — not since the weird early days of the iPod nano has an Apple product gotten scuffed this easily. —

Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024 Republicans are not the only party bracing for long days of uncertainty. —

Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 Is Taurine Safe? Supplemental taurine is considered very safe and isn't associated with adverse side effects, even when taken in high doses for long periods. —

Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for long