for long

idiom

: for many years, days, hours, etc. : for a long time

I haven't known him for long.

Her life did not remain peaceful for long.

He won't be away for much longer.

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For the third hull, the Kiwi builder hopes a U.S. buyer will emerge, someone looking for a fast, long-distance power cat for long offshore Florida-to-Maine runs or Los Angeles to Cabo adventures. —

Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 Clean kitchen towel or paper towels: To dry the greens after washing, particularly if packing for long term storage. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Foot sling for long flights or car rides $10-25 on Amazon For the fan who doesn’t mind traveling for games, this tip comes directly from world traveler and Angel City defender Ali Riley, who mentioned it as one of her must-haves before the 2023 World Cup. —

Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 Conceived for long range exploration in comfort, the yacht meets Explorer Ice Class standards and has a robust steel hull mated to a lightweight aluminum superstructure. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for long