for long
idiom
: for many years, days, hours, etc. : for a long time
I haven't known him for long.
Her life did not remain peaceful for long.
He won't be away for much longer.
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His dog would lay down and Alex would sit with him and pet him for long periods of time.
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CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Bay Area Sanitation’s standard-sized portable toilets start at $160 per month for long-term rentals, including weekly cleanings.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
But studies have linked sitting for long periods of time to everything from mental health issues to a shorter lifespan, making the connection hard to ignore.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Bay Area Sanitation’s standard-sized portable toilets start at $160 per month for long-term rentals, including weekly cleanings.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
But studies have linked sitting for long periods of time to everything from mental health issues to a shorter lifespan, making the connection hard to ignore.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for for long
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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