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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However, for the duration of September, Walmart is hosting a large-scale sale on some pretty impressive Lego sets.
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Alexander Cox, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The people of Attu were held as prisoners for the duration of the war, and many died from malnutrition and starvation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Damon Dash has been named Chairman of REVOLT TV, a position the entrepreneur and executive will helm for the duration of one month.
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My mom has basically moved in with us for the duration of my treatments.
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Alexander Cox, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The people of Attu were held as prisoners for the duration of the war, and many died from malnutrition and starvation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Damon Dash has been named Chairman of REVOLT TV, a position the entrepreneur and executive will helm for the duration of one month.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
My mom has basically moved in with us for the duration of my treatments.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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