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• The couple couldn’t stay out of the kitchen for long, though.
  — Heather L. King, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
• The snake’s sheer size gave him pause—but not for long.
  — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2023
• First out and first on the scoreboard, but not for long.
  — Robert Yates Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 26 Oct. 2024
• But the shadow of the world outside can’t stay beyond this room for long.
  — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 June 2023
• The calls forced star players onto the bench for long stretches of time.
  — Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2023
• Fiber adds bulk to your meals to keep you full for long periods.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
• Still, this seat is great for long games or events and can be used directly on the ground, too.
  — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
• But that area won’t contain all newcomers to the sport, at least not for long.
  — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
• Friday night tried to sound loud, but will likely not echo for long.
  — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
• Ahead of summer, shop a tablet for long road trips, park picnics or movie nights at home.
  — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 11 June 2024
• Attendees at the AmEx event won’t get to hoard their impressions of the show to themselves for long, though.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
• Right now, the massage gun is a whopping 47 percent off for Amazon Prime Day, but the deal won't last for long.
  — Loren Brutsch, Health, 11 July 2023
• Sleek activewear and some great basics are under $10—but not for long.
  — Sarah Felbin, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
• The driver's seat is comfortable for long trips and offers a commanding view of the road, as well as the truck.
  — Martin Padgett Jr., Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
• The seat cushion is thick and comfortable for long sits, but sticks out and can be bulky if walking in tight brush.
  — Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
• At 38 percent off, these earbuds won't stay in stock for long, so grab them before they’re gone.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
• The hidden pocket won’t fit a phone, which isn’t convenient for long rides.
  — Diana Kelly Levey, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
• When thawing chicken, it shouldn’t be left out on the counter for long periods.
  — Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Dec. 2023
• These tiny cam are super easy to install and record 1080p video for long periods of time.
  — Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 May 2024
• However, that won’t be the case for long, curator Elisah van den Bergh said.
  — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
• Meanwhile, her career as a recording artist has not been put on hold for long by this detour.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
• Below, 31 of our favorite wedding hairstyles for long hair, as seen on brides in Vogue.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023
• Long-haul flights (and sitting for long periods of time) have been linked to PE and deep-vein thrombosis.
  — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 19 Apr. 2023
• She’s gotten into her truck and laid on the horn for long periods of time to agitate them, as well.
  — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 7 June 2023
• However, the jobless rate isn’t expected to be that low for long.
  — Krystal Hur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023
• The case is like nothing Lois or her colleagues have ever encountered, but that won’t be true for long.
  — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
• The habitat mimics the size of a lunar base or small spacecraft and can house crews of four people for long periods of time.
  — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 May 2023
• Make sure to choose a chair or couch that not only matches your style, but is great for lounging in for long periods.
  — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
• Rose Gold This show-stopping rose gold ring is available for 50% off at Blue Nile’s holiday sale, but not for long!
  — Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
• Get yourself a pair of compression socks and wear them on your next flight to help with blood circulation and swelling after sitting for long periods of time.
  — Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 14 Jan 2025