for centuries

Frequency: 9.2165.7 per million words

Indicates a long period of time, lasting hundreds of years.

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Examples (10)

  • There have been orchards in this region for centuries.
  • This traditional weaving technique has been passed down for centuries.
  • The castle has stood on this hill for centuries, guarding the valley below.
  • Philosophers have debated these same questions for centuries.
  • The river has carved this canyon for centuries, revealing layers of ancient rock.
  • Artists have been inspired by the beauty of the landscape for centuries.
  • For centuries, sailors have navigated by the stars.
  • The ruins of this ancient city remained undiscovered for centuries.
  • This particular species of tree has been thriving in this ecosystem for centuries.
  • Stories of a mythical creature in the lake have been told for centuries.