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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There is a sense that Messi is increasingly gearing up for life after his playing career. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 June 2025 If formally impeached, Duterte will be removed from office and banned from politics for life. Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 28 June 2025 Even small changes like turning off notifications after a certain time can gradually reclaim space for life. Pavi Theva, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 From death row to life The jury in Joseph Whitfield’s 1994 trial in St. Louis also voted 11 to 1 for life in prison without parole. Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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