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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These are the cornerstones of my workout, emphasizing functional strength for life.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Scientists have found the clearest evidence yet that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – which nearly all of us carry for life – is directly responsible for hijacking our immune system's cells to cause lupus, a chronic disease that affects up to a million Americans.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
Engineers quickly learn to use time management not only for their studies, but also for life in general.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025
Her mom, Linda Krohn Lund—who passed away in 2022 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—had suffered a stroke during childbirth that left her physically limited for life.
—Sierra Shafer, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Scientists have found the clearest evidence yet that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – which nearly all of us carry for life – is directly responsible for hijacking our immune system's cells to cause lupus, a chronic disease that affects up to a million Americans.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
Engineers quickly learn to use time management not only for their studies, but also for life in general.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025
Her mom, Linda Krohn Lund—who passed away in 2022 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—had suffered a stroke during childbirth that left her physically limited for life.
—Sierra Shafer, Outside, 18 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2025.
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