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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Enjoy ad-free browsing and enhanced security with AdGuard’s Family Plan, protecting up to nine devices for life for only $18.97 through November 10. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 The appeal comes after Lan was convicted of money laundering and jailed for life in a separate case last month. Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 4 Nov. 2024 Another solar system moon, Saturn's Enceladus, was discovered in 2004 to have a subsurface ocean, which has now pegged the moon as a prime candidate for life beyond our planet. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The organization’s impact is felt, not just by students and alumni, but also by parents, who appreciate how YAB has given their children valuable opportunities and lessons that stick with them for life. Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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