for long
idiom
: 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.
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Blue Water Autonomy’s unmanned surface vessels are engineered for long-endurance deployments with thousands of nautical miles of range.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
These steps are necessary to strengthen our financial resilience and position STV for long-term growth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
SuperSoft Fleece Cropped Wide-Leg Pants Comfortable travel pants are a must for long flights, and this wide-leg pair is made from Quince’s SuperSoft fleece material that has a blend of tencel, spandex, and polyester.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
These steps are necessary to strengthen our financial resilience and position STV for long-term growth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
SuperSoft Fleece Cropped Wide-Leg Pants Comfortable travel pants are a must for long flights, and this wide-leg pair is made from Quince’s SuperSoft fleece material that has a blend of tencel, spandex, and polyester.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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