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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The company states that the aircraft can carry heavy loads and stay in the air for long.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Williams also praised the chair for its slim profile, synchronous tilt, and adjustable lumbar support that make the seat suitable for long working hours.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
As a result, this quarterly report is something of a non-event for long-term investors.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The internet has existed for long enough to be littered with artifacts of the missing and dead—photos, videos, posts.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Williams also praised the chair for its slim profile, synchronous tilt, and adjustable lumbar support that make the seat suitable for long working hours.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
As a result, this quarterly report is something of a non-event for long-term investors.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The internet has existed for long enough to be littered with artifacts of the missing and dead—photos, videos, posts.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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