for long
idiom
: for many years, days, hours, etc. : for a long time
I haven't known him for long.
Her life did not remain peaceful for long.
He won't be away for much longer.
Examples of for long in a Sentence
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Fiber adds bulk to your meals to keep you full for long periods.
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
According to the brand, the sneakers are shock-absorbing to protect your feet and knees from the heavy impact of running, walking, or standing for long periods of time.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
High temperature and high density plasmas, in which reactions can occur for long durations, are vital for the future of nuclear fusion reactors, said Si-Woo Yoon, director of the KSTAR Research Center at the Korean Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE), which achieved the new record.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
In its polyp form, jellyfish can live and reproduce asexually for long periods of time, even for decades, Smithsonian reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Even on Waterman Road, where for long stretches the landscape is so deserted the Sierra Nevada are in view, someone taking the garbage cans inside after a family dinner isn’t safe from Sacramento’s hit-and-run epidemic.
—Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The Wagoneer drove away, but not for long — undercover officers swarmed it a short time later.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
Featuring a crewneck sweatshirt and matching shorts, the fleece duo comes together to deliver ultimate comfort for long flights, sightseeing days, and more.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
According to the brand, the sneakers are shock-absorbing to protect your feet and knees from the heavy impact of running, walking, or standing for long periods of time.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
High temperature and high density plasmas, in which reactions can occur for long durations, are vital for the future of nuclear fusion reactors, said Si-Woo Yoon, director of the KSTAR Research Center at the Korean Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE), which achieved the new record.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
In its polyp form, jellyfish can live and reproduce asexually for long periods of time, even for decades, Smithsonian reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Even on Waterman Road, where for long stretches the landscape is so deserted the Sierra Nevada are in view, someone taking the garbage cans inside after a family dinner isn’t safe from Sacramento’s hit-and-run epidemic.
—Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The Wagoneer drove away, but not for long — undercover officers swarmed it a short time later.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
Featuring a crewneck sweatshirt and matching shorts, the fleece duo comes together to deliver ultimate comfort for long flights, sightseeing days, and more.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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