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.
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Investors don’t really have much love for long duration bonds right now.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Available in 16 bright and neutral hues, including silver, pink, and black, these funky flats are made of a flexible and lightweight material that’s well-suited for long days of wear.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 May 2025
The outdoor dining area lies under a shaded pergola dripping with bougainvillea that is begging to be used for long lunches or late-night cocktails.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Comments Traveling in a comfortable airport outfit is crucial, especially for long flights.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Available in 16 bright and neutral hues, including silver, pink, and black, these funky flats are made of a flexible and lightweight material that’s well-suited for long days of wear.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 May 2025
The outdoor dining area lies under a shaded pergola dripping with bougainvillea that is begging to be used for long lunches or late-night cocktails.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for long
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“For long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20long. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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