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 + of

The camera remained on the President for the duration of his speech.

Examples of for the duration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The wristband is the ticket, and fans should wear it for the duration of the event. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2024 The hood of her green costume was pulled tight around her head and remained there for the duration of the race. —

Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024 Today moved four of its co-hosts and production to France for the duration of the 2024 Olympic Games. —

Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 Each participant will receive a blood pressure cuff to take home for the duration of the program, enabling them to monitor their blood pressure regularly. —

Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for for the duration

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