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 + ofThe camera remained on the President for the duration of his speech.
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The door remained open for the duration of her time in the elevator, which Lam eventually exited.
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Less than six months after his inauguration, the gas price increased to over $3 per gallon by June 2021, remaining over that threshold for the duration of his presidency.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
Entry to Carnival’s Serenity is included in the fare, for example, while Norwegian’s Vibe Beach Club costs between $149 and $329 per person for the duration of a sailing, depending on the ship and length of the cruise.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Seated for the duration, the affable Alabama native offered nothing in the way of bells or whistles.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Less than six months after his inauguration, the gas price increased to over $3 per gallon by June 2021, remaining over that threshold for the duration of his presidency.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
Entry to Carnival’s Serenity is included in the fare, for example, while Norwegian’s Vibe Beach Club costs between $149 and $329 per person for the duration of a sailing, depending on the ship and length of the cruise.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Seated for the duration, the affable Alabama native offered nothing in the way of bells or whistles.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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