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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Lava fountains shoot hundreds of kilometres high, the surface is torn and renewed constantly, and no safe foothold exists for long.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Oxidation occurs when fruit is left out for long periods or begins to brown, which reduces the strength and effectiveness of vitamins and nutrients.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Why a Short Delay Matters Tocolytics are not designed for long-term use.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert opted for this home office chair in a deep yellow colorway to match her wallpaper and shares that its quality exceeded her expectations, especially when working for long hours.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Oxidation occurs when fruit is left out for long periods or begins to brown, which reduces the strength and effectiveness of vitamins and nutrients.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Why a Short Delay Matters Tocolytics are not designed for long-term use.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert opted for this home office chair in a deep yellow colorway to match her wallpaper and shares that its quality exceeded her expectations, especially when working for long hours.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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