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last for

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last for something 
1. to exist for a period of time; to serve or function for a period of time. This condition has lasted for some time. Enjoy it while you can. It won't last forever.
2. to hold out or survive for a period of time. It's so hot in here. I don't think I can last for another minute. Can you last for another few minutes while I get this window open?
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We expect the lower price trend to last for the next week or so.
We expect the trend of lower prices at the gas pump to last for the remainder of 2004.
That is expected to begin a cycle of price increases that could last for a couple of months.
 
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