for life

phrase

: for the whole of one's life : for the rest of one's life
They met in college and have remained friends for life.
He was sentenced to prison for life.

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What the estate has built in the 15 years since his death is a testament to the thirst for life that the artist had while on this earth. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 Be the kind of person who finds joy in knowledge for knowledge’s sake, which seems like a quality that could be good for life, not just Jeopardy. Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 The sign explained that some at the Constitutional Convention wanted the president to serve for life, some wanted only one term, some wanted the president to have veto power while others thought that felt too similar to the power of kings. Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Recently, however, the brand has also become a favorite of mine for life outside of the gym thanks to its product selection that now extends far beyond leggings and sports bras. Anna Traver, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for life

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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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