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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Lyon’s relegation from Ligue 1 in France didn’t last for long.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 July 2025
These New Balance sneakers are my personal go-tos for long days of walking.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
The show will be going on a break—but not for long.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Shelf-life: Once opened, coconut water doesn't keep its nutritional benefits for long and can quickly become contaminated by bacteria.1 Check the product label to determine if your coconut water needs refrigeration and when to throw it out.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 July 2025
These New Balance sneakers are my personal go-tos for long days of walking.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
The show will be going on a break—but not for long.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Shelf-life: Once opened, coconut water doesn't keep its nutritional benefits for long and can quickly become contaminated by bacteria.1 Check the product label to determine if your coconut water needs refrigeration and when to throw it out.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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