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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The underground Red Line Lake station will remain open for the duration of construction.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
When transplanted into diabetic mice, the islet organoids rapidly vascularized and restored normal blood glucose levels for the duration of the experiment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Savers who lock in a CD will have that rate for the duration of the instrument’s term, which means they’re still getting paid even if the Fed continues reducing rates in the next year.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
The decor and music reflect the cuisine that chef Fatou Ouattara serves, immersing diners in the culture for the duration of their meal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
When transplanted into diabetic mice, the islet organoids rapidly vascularized and restored normal blood glucose levels for the duration of the experiment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Savers who lock in a CD will have that rate for the duration of the instrument’s term, which means they’re still getting paid even if the Fed continues reducing rates in the next year.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
The decor and music reflect the cuisine that chef Fatou Ouattara serves, immersing diners in the culture for the duration of their meal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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