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 defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have a team built for long-term success, and favorable terms on a new arena, but are limited due to the size of their market.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Moore highlighted that the data show that in some regions, prices may stay low for weeks, then spike for long periods, depending on renewable penetration.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
None of them, in their present incarnations, are partners for long-term peace.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
This is a totally different game, and perhaps one Belichick isn’t suited for long-term.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Moore highlighted that the data show that in some regions, prices may stay low for weeks, then spike for long periods, depending on renewable penetration.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
None of them, in their present incarnations, are partners for long-term peace.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
This is a totally different game, and perhaps one Belichick isn’t suited for long-term.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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