for long

phrase

: 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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The brand became known for long-wearing, highly pigmented cosmetics that held up not only through long days, but under the unforgiving glare of flash photography, too. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 These metallic sneakers from Veja are fancy enough to wear out on the town, but comfy enough to don for long days of sightseeing. — Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 The View From Canada Across the border, Canadians are digging in for long-term pain at the hands of their onetime ally. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Ratings have also grown among adults 25-54 (by 21 percent) and adults 18-49 (by 15 percent) — in keeping with a trend of improved numbers for long-running reality shows in the past year that also includes Survivor 50 and Dancing With the Stars. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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