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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Measles is a highly contagious virus, but MMR and MMRV vaccines usually protect people for life against measles and rubella. Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 Places that are normally extremely dry, such as the coasts of Ecuador and Peru, may face strong storms with the potential for life-threatening floods. Steven Paton, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 One morning shapes work for life For them, that morning would become more than a memory. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Those are the things that will stick for life, which is what youth sports should still be all about. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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