for life

phrase

: for the whole of one's life : for the rest of one's life
They met in college and have remained friends for life.
He was sentenced to prison for life.

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Do not rely on water toys such as floaties, noodles, or inner tubes as substitutes for life jackets. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026 What advantage are the exomoons offering you over an exoplanet in the search for life? Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026 Chinnery also notes that her diagnosis has given her a deeper gratitude for life. Caitlin Carlson, Glamour, 9 July 2026 Experts suggest that this significant addition to the technological ecosystem in orbit could have disastrous consequences for life on Earth. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for life

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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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