for a while

Example Sentences

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“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

This offering may be an indication that share repurchases might not return for a while.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

We splash around for a while, and the fish dance at our feet.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar