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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Heath noted that while the J-35 may be faster and potentially more manoeuvrable, the US F-35 is built for long-range operations and to perform alongside allies and partners.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Your first instinct may be to clean, scrape, disinfect, and paint over the problem, but this won't help for long.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Both have little respect for long-standing customs and traditions that underpin democratic institutions.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Combined with Ubisoft’s global publishing strength and live-operations capabilities, this creates a strong foundation for long-term success.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Your first instinct may be to clean, scrape, disinfect, and paint over the problem, but this won't help for long.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Both have little respect for long-standing customs and traditions that underpin democratic institutions.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Combined with Ubisoft’s global publishing strength and live-operations capabilities, this creates a strong foundation for long-term success.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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