for life
idiom
: 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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As research continues to advance, Gliese 12 b could play a pivotal role in our quest to understand the conditions necessary for life beyond our solar system.
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George Dvorsky / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Martinez, 42, remarried with a new-born and who had been facing charges that could have landed him in prison for life, no longer has to stand trial.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
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George Dvorsky / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Martinez, 42, remarried with a new-born and who had been facing charges that could have landed him in prison for life, no longer has to stand trial.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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