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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Besides covering them up, consider moving them inside for the duration of cicada season to keep them out of reach from pests.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
Juan Soto, for example, would need to average about 17.1 home runs every year for the duration of his 15-year contract in order to break the mark likely to be set by Alonso.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Dining Plans are only available to guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels and typically must be purchased for everyone in the same party, for the duration of their stay.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Still, the strategist — who offered a wide range between his bull and bear cases — expects the risk is potentially to the upside for the duration of the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
Juan Soto, for example, would need to average about 17.1 home runs every year for the duration of his 15-year contract in order to break the mark likely to be set by Alonso.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Dining Plans are only available to guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels and typically must be purchased for everyone in the same party, for the duration of their stay.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Still, the strategist — who offered a wide range between his bull and bear cases — expects the risk is potentially to the upside for the duration of the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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