for life

phrase

: for the whole of one's life : for the rest of one's life
They met in college and have remained friends for life.
He was sentenced to prison for life.

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The National Weather Service issued a warning this week for beachgoers on the West Coast to be on high alert for life-threatening rip currents and hazardous ocean conditions. ABC News, 30 July 2026 Exobiologists hoped to investigate these theories by looking for the prerequisite molecules for life, and perhaps even extraterrestrial microbes. Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2026 Food and retail brands have offered food for life or other VIP perks to customers with tattoos of logos or mascots. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Annis, a fan-favorite Islander from Season 8 of the Peacock dating series, known for doing the splits in the villa, connected with viewers for her confidence, honesty, and passion for life. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for life

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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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