for life
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: for the whole of one's life : for the rest of one's life
They met in college and have remained friends for life.
He was sentenced to prison for life.
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Tasha Smith and Sidra Smith are both actors Tasha Smith and Sidra Smith were born with a best friend for life.
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Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Earth’s atmosphere absorbs X-rays coming from space, which is great for life on Earth because these X-rays can harm biological organisms.
—Giuseppina Fabbiano, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2024
These telescopes could give astronomers new tools to look for life on Earth-like planets beyond the solar system.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 30 May 2024
San Diegan’s enthusiasm for life and thirst for knowledge inside and outside of sports was contagious
By Tom Krasovic
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Thank you, Bill Walton.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
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Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Earth’s atmosphere absorbs X-rays coming from space, which is great for life on Earth because these X-rays can harm biological organisms.
—Giuseppina Fabbiano, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2024
These telescopes could give astronomers new tools to look for life on Earth-like planets beyond the solar system.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 30 May 2024
San Diegan’s enthusiasm for life and thirst for knowledge inside and outside of sports was contagious
By Tom Krasovic
Facebook
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Thank you, Bill Walton.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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