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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Del Nido Carrasco has offered him a ‘contract for life’ but no exact role has yet been discussed. —

Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024 Pearse’s long-term clients say his instincts are still spot-on, and his pieces become staples for life. —

Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024 Federal judges serve for life and can influence policy for decades longer than the president who appoints them. —

Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024 Lottery ticket purchased in Westland wins $25,000 a year for life The winner should contact the Lottery’s Player Relations division at 844-917-6325 to set up an appointment to claim their prize. —

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