How to Use for long in a Sentence

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  • The couple couldn’t stay out of the kitchen for long, though.
    — Heather L. King, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
  • The snake’s sheer size gave him pause—but not for long.
    — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2023
  • But the shadow of the world outside can’t stay beyond this room for long.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 June 2023
  • The calls forced star players onto the bench for long stretches of time.
    — Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Fiber adds bulk to your meals to keep you full for long periods.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Still, this seat is great for long games or events and can be used directly on the ground, too.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • But that area won’t contain all newcomers to the sport, at least not for long.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Friday night tried to sound loud, but will likely not echo for long.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Ahead of summer, shop a tablet for long road trips, park picnics or movie nights at home.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 11 June 2024
  • Attendees at the AmEx event won’t get to hoard their impressions of the show to themselves for long, though.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Right now, the massage gun is a whopping 47 percent off for Amazon Prime Day, but the deal won't last for long.
    — Loren Brutsch, Health, 11 July 2023
  • Sleek activewear and some great basics are under $10—but not for long.
    — Sarah Felbin, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The driver's seat is comfortable for long trips and offers a commanding view of the road, as well as the truck.
    — Martin Padgett Jr., Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The seat cushion is thick and comfortable for long sits, but sticks out and can be bulky if walking in tight brush.
    — Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
  • The hidden pocket won’t fit a phone, which isn’t convenient for long rides.
    — Diana Kelly Levey, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
  • When thawing chicken, it shouldn’t be left out on the counter for long periods.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Dec. 2023
  • These tiny cam are super easy to install and record 1080p video for long periods of time.
    — Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 May 2024
  • However, that won’t be the case for long, curator Elisah van den Bergh said.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, her career as a recording artist has not been put on hold for long by this detour.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Below, 31 of our favorite wedding hairstyles for long hair, as seen on brides in Vogue.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Long-haul flights (and sitting for long periods of time) have been linked to PE and deep-vein thrombosis.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 19 Apr. 2023
  • She’s gotten into her truck and laid on the horn for long periods of time to agitate them, as well.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 7 June 2023
  • However, the jobless rate isn’t expected to be that low for long.
    — Krystal Hur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The case is like nothing Lois or her colleagues have ever encountered, but that won’t be true for long.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
  • The habitat mimics the size of a lunar base or small spacecraft and can house crews of four people for long periods of time.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 May 2023
  • The lamp features a ring diffuser that’ll soften the light, which is ideal for those who may use the light for long periods of time.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • After a balmy February and start to March, late-week rains are expected to cool down the Kansas City area, but not for long.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Center pin fishing is designed for long, drag-free drifts under a float.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
  • With a high waistband and two hidden pockets, these high-stretch, squat-proof leggings are great for long runs and yoga alike.
    — Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 12 May 2023
  • Right now, Cardi B‘s main focus is on her Whipshots venture — but not for long.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 May 2023

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