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.

Examples of for long in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The outdoor dining area lies under a shaded pergola dripping with bougainvillea that is begging to be used for long lunches or late-night cocktails. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025

Gonzalez did multiple stints in rehab, Teresa said, but wasn’t able to stay sober for long. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025

In Trump, China’s leaders see an improvisational leader who frequently changes his mind and rarely sticks to agreements for long. —Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025

The White House has accused Democrats of defending criminal migrants at the expense of innocent U.S. citizens, which for many is a politically precarious perch to maintain for long. —Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for for long

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