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.
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Don’t wait for life to dictate the timing, whether through a health scare, burnout or other catalyst events.
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Steven Furtado, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The key is to introduce relatable scenarios that prepare them for life in the real world.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
But the presidential son now walks free while the politically unconnected Jan. 6 defendants bear stigmatizing criminal records for life or languish in prison for much lesser offenses, most of which had no victims or consequences.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
For new customers, meals start at $4.99 per serving and shipping and dessert will be free—for life.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Steven Furtado, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The key is to introduce relatable scenarios that prepare them for life in the real world.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
But the presidential son now walks free while the politically unconnected Jan. 6 defendants bear stigmatizing criminal records for life or languish in prison for much lesser offenses, most of which had no victims or consequences.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
For new customers, meals start at $4.99 per serving and shipping and dessert will be free—for life.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for for life
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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