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.
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In addition to extending the Trump tax cuts, the GOP bill also looks to make good on several of Trump's campaign promises, including suspending taxes on tips and overtime for the duration of Trump's second term.
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
However, the team will likely be without forward Zach Hyman for the duration of the Stanley Cup Final.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Think about what your family needs to get by for the duration of your trip plus a day or two.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 30 May 2025
What if Ronaldo inks a contract with a team just for the duration of the tournament?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
However, the team will likely be without forward Zach Hyman for the duration of the Stanley Cup Final.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Think about what your family needs to get by for the duration of your trip plus a day or two.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 30 May 2025
What if Ronaldo inks a contract with a team just for the duration of the tournament?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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