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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Early analysis reveals that Bennu’s dust is rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds, essential ingredients for life, and even contains unexpected phosphate veins.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
In 1960, only 10% of American adults would remain single for life.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Someone in New York state won $1,000 a week for life from the Cash4Life drawing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
The Saturday attack left nine people in need of treatment for life-threatening injuries, one of whom remained in critical condition on Sunday, police said.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
In 1960, only 10% of American adults would remain single for life.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Someone in New York state won $1,000 a week for life from the Cash4Life drawing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
The Saturday attack left nine people in need of treatment for life-threatening injuries, one of whom remained in critical condition on Sunday, police said.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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 8 Nov. 2025.
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