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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It’s usually given in a tapering dose and is not meant for long-term use.
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Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
To ensure focus and impact, Starbucks has established a set of ten high-priority initiatives designed to deliver value today while setting the foundation for long-term future growth.
—Randy Bean, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Battery life holds up for long commutes, and Android users get the bonus of LDAC streaming.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Respondents also noted the need for long battery life and the ability for the robot to autonomously dock and recharge.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
To ensure focus and impact, Starbucks has established a set of ten high-priority initiatives designed to deliver value today while setting the foundation for long-term future growth.
—Randy Bean, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Battery life holds up for long commutes, and Android users get the bonus of LDAC streaming.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Respondents also noted the need for long battery life and the ability for the robot to autonomously dock and recharge.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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