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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Millions across the Southwest are on alert for life-threatening flash flooding this week, with the worst of the flooding forecast for Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah and southern Colorado. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The plan includes 20TB of Internxt Drive storage for life, with no monthly fees or renewals. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026 The company granted Hayes free food for life at any location, though familiarity, to misquote an old adage, breeds boredom. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 In the enduring search for life in the universe, new evidence is pointing researchers toward Saturn's moon Enceladus. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 Sep. 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 Oct. 2026.

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