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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The site lies just 23 miles from the active Kula volcanic field, reminding us that the same forces once feared for their destructive potential can also be harnessed for long-term stability.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
This swelling, called edema, is often more visible at the end of the day or after sitting for long periods.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
But even outside the cardiovascular realm, there’s some research to suggest orange juice may be beneficial for long-term well-being.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
His boys resist their impulses and core traits, but can never be successful for long in that rebellion.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
This swelling, called edema, is often more visible at the end of the day or after sitting for long periods.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
But even outside the cardiovascular realm, there’s some research to suggest orange juice may be beneficial for long-term well-being.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
His boys resist their impulses and core traits, but can never be successful for long in that rebellion.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for long
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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