for a while

Example Sentences

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"I feel like this situation is going to stay like this for a while; a sort of suspended, up-in-the-air state where those guys fire a few missiles, these guys launch a few drones," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“This is going to go on for a while and good luck to the people who have to get up and go to work tomorrow morning.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"We haven't dated for a while," Clement laughs, before eventually settling on one suggestion: "Go to the cinema."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Other remaining brand-name correspondents, including the ageless Lesley Stahl, for a while were feared to be fingering their rip cords too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

On the other hand, folks wouldn’t be able to get out and trade stories about me getting tipped over in the outhouse for a while.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney