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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This is because the price is locked in for the duration of the lease and income is fixed. —

Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, renewable energy, a centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign, have lagged for the duration of his presidency. —

Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024 Your bathrooms are built into the red rock itself, and your living room for the duration of your stay is literally: a cave. —

Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 Shutters clang, shut over the windows; the room’s swept for bugs; cell phones are confiscated for the duration; no media — electronic or otherwise — is allowed. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for the duration

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