for the duration

phrase

: until the end of something
He was living in England when the war began and remained there for the duration.
—often + of
The camera remained on the President for the duration of his speech.

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Romo played for the Dallas Cowboys for the duration of his NFL career from 2004 to 2017. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 They are also authorized to be here for the duration of their cases. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Monthly payments and total interest for the duration of the loan. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Disembark and meet your island host, your go-to person for the duration of your stay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the duration

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for the common/public good
for the duration
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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