for long

phrase

: for many years, days, hours, etc. : for a long time

I haven't known him for long.

Her life did not remain peaceful for long.

He won't be away for much longer.

Examples of for long in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Against Brazil, Solbakken’s side worked hard to leave their physically intimidating centre-forwards in one-on-one battles for long passes in behind. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Still, many labor for long hours in extreme heat without shade, without reliable access to clean water, and without the basic protections most Floridians take for granted. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Some popular hiking trails, for example, are now inaccessible for long periods because of rising water levels. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The two singles jointly rank as the third-longest-running rulers of all time, but perhaps not for long. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Rhymes for for long

• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong
• plainsong
• prolong
• sarong
• tanjong