for life
idiom
: 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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The implications for life are complex, but not necessarily discouraging.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
And given the outpouring of affection that has sprung up from the many, many people who had worked with Rob and Michele over the years, working with them meant having a friend for life.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Hunt beat Lauda by a single point that year, after a horrific crash left Lauda badly injured and scarred for life.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
And given the outpouring of affection that has sprung up from the many, many people who had worked with Rob and Michele over the years, working with them meant having a friend for life.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Hunt beat Lauda by a single point that year, after a horrific crash left Lauda badly injured and scarred for life.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
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 24 Dec. 2025.
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