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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To my relief and delight, the firearm had not exploded in my face, maiming me for life.
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Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
In June, Altaylı discussed a national poll on his show, which found that a large majority of Turks opposed the possibility of President Erdoğan remaining in power for life.
—Afşin Yurdakul, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
She is also banned for life from owning companion animals, is subject to random house visits, and has to pay a $150 fine, as well as restitution of just over $1,000 to the Clermont County Animal Shelter.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Initially, the couple braced themselves for life with three children under four.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
In June, Altaylı discussed a national poll on his show, which found that a large majority of Turks opposed the possibility of President Erdoğan remaining in power for life.
—Afşin Yurdakul, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
She is also banned for life from owning companion animals, is subject to random house visits, and has to pay a $150 fine, as well as restitution of just over $1,000 to the Clermont County Animal Shelter.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Initially, the couple braced themselves for life with three children under four.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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