for the duration

idiom

: until the end of something

He was living in England when the war began and remained there for the duration.

—often + of

The camera remained on the President for the duration of his speech.

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Mann published no fiction for the duration of the war. —

George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024 Rather than book a rental car for the duration of your visit, consider booking a car for just a few days instead — stack all your drivable activities in those few days, then use the rest of the time for some R&R at the beach. Visit free attractions and attend free events. —

Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024 Get the comms team together immediately, in one location, for the duration of the crisis. —

Sandra Pretorius, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Walz and Vance are to remain behind their podiums for the duration of the debate. —

Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for the duration

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