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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Use the packing cubes to separate clean and dirty clothes for the duration of your cruise.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
In the distant past, before air-conditioning, many live theaters in big cities shut down for the duration of the hot months.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
These tablets are ideal for long-term use and should last for the duration of your college course.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Your passport must be valid at the time of entry and for the duration of your time in Japan.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
In the distant past, before air-conditioning, many live theaters in big cities shut down for the duration of the hot months.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
These tablets are ideal for long-term use and should last for the duration of your college course.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Your passport must be valid at the time of entry and for the duration of your time in Japan.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for for the duration
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“For the duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20duration. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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