for life
idiom
: 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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According to a 2024 survey by Earnest, many recent graduates feel financially unprepared for life after college.
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Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
In preparation for life in the Premier League, Leeds — now owned by the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers — will issue £120m-worth of new shares to raise money for signings and stadium redevelopment.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 May 2025
As the competition progresses, eliminated contestants would receive American-style consolation prizes like a million airline miles, a $10,000 Starbucks card or free gas for life.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Paul, a retired fireman who has lost his spark for life following a series of losses, is subtly and sympathetically played by Mark Stevens.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
In preparation for life in the Premier League, Leeds — now owned by the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers — will issue £120m-worth of new shares to raise money for signings and stadium redevelopment.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 May 2025
As the competition progresses, eliminated contestants would receive American-style consolation prizes like a million airline miles, a $10,000 Starbucks card or free gas for life.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Paul, a retired fireman who has lost his spark for life following a series of losses, is subtly and sympathetically played by Mark Stevens.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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