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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Designed for life at and beyond the hotels, each piece comes with a personal note from the Raffles Butler. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Men typically pay more than women for life insurance, and the older the policyholder is, the more expensive premiums get, too. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 After all, much like the human body, a building relies on its skeleton as the foundation for life within. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 Organisms thriving at temperatures higher than this range, known as thermophiles, could help directly answer what effect temperature has on the rules for life. — Kristen Skruber, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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