for life

phrase

: 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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This retirement strategy can also address the decumulation problem through monthly income for life. — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 When someone is first infected, their body builds antibodies for life against that type. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Medications used in lethal injections usually act in three steps -- first sedating the individual, then paralyzing them, before ending important bodily functions necessary for life. — Allen Chang, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026 The plan includes 20TB of Internxt Drive storage for life, with no monthly fees or renewals. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for life

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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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