for a long time is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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adverbial phrase
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From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
“They’ve been with the United States for a long time, but I would say much more so since I came on board.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
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- since the dawn of time
- since forever
- for a hot minute
- for an extended period
- for a good while
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- for a sec
- in the blink of an eye
