for any length of time

idiom

: for more than a very small amount of time

I get sick if I ride in the back seat of a car for any length of time.

If you're in town for any length of time, be sure to see the museum.

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But as almost anyone who has listened to Olsen and Brady for any length of time knows, Olsen’s demotion makes no sense. —

Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025 No player is bigger than the sport, but losing Sinner for any length of time would be an almighty blow for the ATP Tour. —

Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024 There are very few NHL teams that could survive the loss of their entire top pair for any length of time. —

Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 Avoid being outside in the peak heat of the day, from 2 to 6 p.m. Don't leave pets or kids in cars for any length of time. —

Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for for any length of time

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