any longer

idiom

—usually used in negative statements to say that something that was once true or possible is not now true or possible

We can't ignore these problems any longer.

I can't afford the car any longer.

Examples of any longer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program has faced bipartisan criticism for being slow to roll out, though McKinnon argues the onus now falls on states to not stall any longer. —

Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024 Focusing on any other endpoint means that, if these tests are approved, many people will be subjected to years of testing and toxic treatments accompanied by apprehension but may not live any longer. —

Sanket S. Dhruva and Rita F. Redberg, STAT, 11 June 2024 There’s no reason to delay action on this any longer. —

Mary C. White, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024 Thankfully, David doesn’t keep everything to himself any longer. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for any longer

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