for life

idiom

: 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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The firm, which audited over 500 public companies, was fined $12 million and banned for life from the industry. Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 The drop spelled out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is due mainly to … Continue reading US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII Hartford Courant 0 Comments Connecticut ranks fifth for life expectancy for women and ninth for life expectancy for men. Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025 By addressing physical, emotional, and educational needs, the staff within the Doula Program at Rikers Island empower women to navigate motherhood with confidence, dignity, and adequate preparation for life after release. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 May 2025 Bush was given a one-year suspension and forbidden from serving as a strike captain for life. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 May 2025 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 18 May. 2025.

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