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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Those that do stick around for the duration are rewarded with warm, empathetic portraits, not to mention professional-grade production quality for their drag debuts.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 13 May 2024
Menus must be meticulously planned for the duration of the underwater mission.
—Kenny Holston, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
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Alison Herman, Variety, 13 May 2024
Menus must be meticulously planned for the duration of the underwater mission.
—Kenny Holston, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for for the duration
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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