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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Some artificial sweeteners may come with unexpected consequences for long-term brain health.
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Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The scene offers the difficult possibility that their daughter is potentially cursed, or that, even worse, Lorraine potentially has offered up Judy’s soul to the devil in exchange for long life.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Smet not only did her own diving during filming but also learned to hold her breath for long periods for underwater sequences without scuba gear.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Molten salt reactors, in particular, seem to offer the best potential for long-term, emission-free operations.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The scene offers the difficult possibility that their daughter is potentially cursed, or that, even worse, Lorraine potentially has offered up Judy’s soul to the devil in exchange for long life.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Smet not only did her own diving during filming but also learned to hold her breath for long periods for underwater sequences without scuba gear.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Molten salt reactors, in particular, seem to offer the best potential for long-term, emission-free operations.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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