for long

phrase

: 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 aircraft is being developed for the Pentagon’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, which seeks a lower-cost and more attrition-tolerant aircraft for long-range intelligence and strike missions. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 The Reno-Tahoe International Airport charges $22 a day for long-term garage parking and $36 per day for short-term garage parking. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Segal argues that casting independent theatrical films has become harder than ever as actors with international market value are tied up for long stretches on films and series for studios and streaming services. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 The cost of diesel, in particular, makes its way into other goods because the fuel is used for long-haul trucks and other delivery networks, as well as farm equipment. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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