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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The search for life beyond Earth is a key driver of modern astronomy and planetary science.
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Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025
The story centers on James King (Ferrell), a wealthy hedge fund manager who's wrongly convicted and given 30 days to prepare for life behind bars in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (formerly San Quentin State Prison).
—EW.com, 12 June 2025
Rory Kelleher, senior director of business development for life sciences at Nvidia, explains that drug discovery can claim massive benefits from generative AI, especially in the R&D space.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Her passion for life while in and out of hospital showed us and many others how precious our time is.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025
The story centers on James King (Ferrell), a wealthy hedge fund manager who's wrongly convicted and given 30 days to prepare for life behind bars in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (formerly San Quentin State Prison).
—EW.com, 12 June 2025
Rory Kelleher, senior director of business development for life sciences at Nvidia, explains that drug discovery can claim massive benefits from generative AI, especially in the R&D space.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Her passion for life while in and out of hospital showed us and many others how precious our time is.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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