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

The pavilion closed for the duration of the Biennale after just a few days. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026

The Department of Homeland Security announced the changes July 16, ending a decades-old policy that allowed many student, exchange and media visa holders to remain in the United States for the duration of their studies or assignments. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Trump has said that the plane will be used as the new Air Force One for the duration of his presidency, after which it will be transferred to his future presidential library. — Connor Greene, Time, 20 July 2026

And Keith could be placed into a grandiose presidential suite for the duration at a nearby casino. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for for the duration

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