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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In the middle of the session, Molly receives the news that her cancer has metastasized; further treatment may extend her life but not for long.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The artist entered the convent as a young friar around 1420, lived there for long periods and returned as its prior in 1450.
—Clara Vannucci, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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All the new colors, from the chrome blueberry milk shade to the bold teal shade, are still miraculously in stock right now—but likely not for long.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
Also canceled: one study looking at reducing maternal mortality in New York and another on treatments for long COVID, The New York Times reports.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The artist entered the convent as a young friar around 1420, lived there for long periods and returned as its prior in 1450.
—Clara Vannucci, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The 16 Best Bachelorette Airbnbs for Celebrating With Your Besties
All the new colors, from the chrome blueberry milk shade to the bold teal shade, are still miraculously in stock right now—but likely not for long.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
Also canceled: one study looking at reducing maternal mortality in New York and another on treatments for long COVID, The New York Times reports.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for long
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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