long live

idiom

used to express the wish that someone will live for many years
Long live the Queen!

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The social network is imposing a 30-day time limit on how long live videos can remain on Facebook. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025 Gone are the days of safe suits and boring accessories—long live individuality! Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024

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“Long live.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20live. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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