for the duration

phrase

: until the end of something

He was living in England when the war began and remained there for the duration.

—often + of

The camera remained on the President for the duration of his speech.

Examples of for the duration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Transfer them to airtight containers and move them to the fridge or freezer for the duration of the heat. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Gracie was restrained and blindfolded for the duration of her journey home. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are asking their wedding guests to stay off their phones for the duration of the celebration. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

The sources said an event company has obtained permits to close portions of West 31st Street and West 33rd Street for the duration of the events. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for for the duration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration