for the duration
idiom
: until the end of something
He was living in England when the war began and remained there for the duration.
—often + ofThe camera remained on the President for the duration of his speech.
Examples of for the duration in a Sentence
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Many resort guests rent a car from the airport to explore the island, while some prefer to book an airport transfer (the hotel can arrange that for you) and stay on the property for the duration of their vacation.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Smith, her attorney, notified the court that Crumbley could stay in her guest house for the duration of her sentence, according to the memorandum.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Your employer must pay the usual portion of your healthcare benefits for the duration.
—Becky Batcha and Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Rates include three meals a day, and guests are given their own table for the duration of their stay, with separate dining rooms and terraces for families and adult groups.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This decision was made in response to a request for an order by District Attorney Alvin Bragg's legal team to limit extrajudicial statements made specifically by Trump for the duration of the trial.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024
Today's resolution passed 14-0, with a U.S. abstention, demanding an immediate cease-fire for the duration of Ramadan while also calling for the release of hostages.
—NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Chapman, as the affable, slightly gullible, and definitely goofy Anna, is the heart of the show and her openness as someone who just wants to love and be loved is endlessly endearing for the duration of the two-hour and 15-minute runtime.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Jan. 2024
If a majority says yes, the Royals have agreed to sign a lease keeping them in the county for the duration of the 40-year sales tax.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Smith, her attorney, notified the court that Crumbley could stay in her guest house for the duration of her sentence, according to the memorandum.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Your employer must pay the usual portion of your healthcare benefits for the duration.
—Becky Batcha and Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Rates include three meals a day, and guests are given their own table for the duration of their stay, with separate dining rooms and terraces for families and adult groups.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This decision was made in response to a request for an order by District Attorney Alvin Bragg's legal team to limit extrajudicial statements made specifically by Trump for the duration of the trial.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024
Today's resolution passed 14-0, with a U.S. abstention, demanding an immediate cease-fire for the duration of Ramadan while also calling for the release of hostages.
—NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Chapman, as the affable, slightly gullible, and definitely goofy Anna, is the heart of the show and her openness as someone who just wants to love and be loved is endlessly endearing for the duration of the two-hour and 15-minute runtime.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Jan. 2024
If a majority says yes, the Royals have agreed to sign a lease keeping them in the county for the duration of the 40-year sales tax.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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