for long

phrase

: 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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Roads near the 1,084-kilometer-long (673-mile-long) border are covered for long distances by anti-drone netting. ABC News, 25 July 2026 Though the new model is a touch heavier than the last model, the weight distribution is designed to keep it from becoming fatiguing to wear for long periods. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Daily exercise can reduce many of the health risks linked to sitting for long periods. Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026 Elon Musk bailing it out and folding it into his empire was a mercy killing for long-time shareholders. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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