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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Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.
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Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys will set up a fund for the family of Marshawn Kneeland to make sure they are set for life, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Diana was allowed to keep her apartments at Kensington Palace for life.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
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Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys will set up a fund for the family of Marshawn Kneeland to make sure they are set for life, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Diana was allowed to keep her apartments at Kensington Palace for life.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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