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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The first night crowd in the National’s Lyttelton Theatre roared their approval when the actress took her solo bow, having dominated the stage for the duration of the 100-minute play directed by Justin Martin, who also directed Prima Facie in London and on Broadway.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 July 2025
In a case challenging Trump’s firing of two members of other independent agencies, Trump v. Wilcox, the Supreme Court allowed their dismissals to stand for the duration of the case.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Sources close to the deal have told The Athletic that Rashford has initially taken a 25 per cent pay cut for the duration of the loan, before bonuses are taken into account.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Traffic aside, most visitors to Tulum rely on taxis for the duration of their stay, including to and from the airport, though fares can be surprisingly expensive.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 July 2025
In a case challenging Trump’s firing of two members of other independent agencies, Trump v. Wilcox, the Supreme Court allowed their dismissals to stand for the duration of the case.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Sources close to the deal have told The Athletic that Rashford has initially taken a 25 per cent pay cut for the duration of the loan, before bonuses are taken into account.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Traffic aside, most visitors to Tulum rely on taxis for the duration of their stay, including to and from the airport, though fares can be surprisingly expensive.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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