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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Naturalizer Cadey Ballet Flats Perfect for long travel days, all-day standing, and anything in between, these ballet sneakers are my mom’s go-tos. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 A lot is going on, and most of the pressure continues to point upwards for long rates. Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 However, in one of the film’s boldest decisions, Lucia does not stay the main character for long. Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 And dust coming into the system should be minimized, which should be beneficial for long-term use. Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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