for the duration
idiom
: until the end of something
He was living in England when the war began and remained there for the duration.
—often + ofThe camera remained on the President for the duration of his speech.
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Biden declared a major disaster to support immediate response efforts and pledged the federal government’s full support, but Trump will be in charge for the duration of the cleanup and recovery phase.
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
The palace will remain occupied and fully operational for the duration.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Rather, the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload is expected to remain attached to the rocket’s upper stage for the duration of the six-hour mission.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 11 Jan. 2025
That would open up either first base or DH for Devers, allowing Bregman to shift back to third for the duration of his contract.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
The palace will remain occupied and fully operational for the duration.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Rather, the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload is expected to remain attached to the rocket’s upper stage for the duration of the six-hour mission.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 11 Jan. 2025
That would open up either first base or DH for Devers, allowing Bregman to shift back to third for the duration of his contract.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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