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.

Examples of for long in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That was the reaction of pretty much every player and jury member on Wednesday’s penultimate episode of Survivor 49, when a new wrinkle in the game left one person beaming (but not for long) and another contestant completely, by her own words, embarrassed. —Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025

This quick-drying, space-saving towel is a must-have for long travel days, gym sessions, and backpacking. —Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

While Humanitarian organizations have mobilized to provide immediate relief and prepare for long-term recovery after the storm, the nation is facing a long road to rebuilding. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025

But if all goes according to the Rockies' plan, Petit will not be considered a prospect for long. —Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for for long

• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong
• plainsong
• prolong
• sarong
• tanjong