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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New homes can’t stay cheaper than existing for long.
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The launch didn’t stay a quiet in-store surprise for long.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Consider drip irrigation under mulch so the water seeps into the ground more quickly without leaving the mulch wet for long periods.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
But this popular Vanity Fair bra is especially beloved by Amazon shoppers with large breasts, who praise it for its ability to stay put and remain comfortable for long periods of time.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The launch didn’t stay a quiet in-store surprise for long.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Consider drip irrigation under mulch so the water seeps into the ground more quickly without leaving the mulch wet for long periods.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
But this popular Vanity Fair bra is especially beloved by Amazon shoppers with large breasts, who praise it for its ability to stay put and remain comfortable for long periods of time.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 3 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2025.
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