any longer

phrase

—usually used in negative statements to say that something that was once true or possible is not now true or possible
We can't ignore these problems any longer.
I can't afford the car any longer.

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No middle power remains under the illusion that economic integration with the US produces fair, respectful or consistent political relations any longer. — Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 But by Friday, and with jurors barely out of the room for a recess, Keffe D couldn’t hold his tongue any longer, accusing the prosecutor’s office and their witnesses of putting his address on the street. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 The sweet alliums are cooked with cilantro and extra-virgin olive oil until tender, then tucked into thin dumpling wrappers that are folded into half-moons and steamed for exactly 10 minutes — any longer and the dough could break. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 But thanks to tracking tech like Apple AirTags, logistics don’t have to be a nightmare any longer. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for any longer

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“Any longer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20longer. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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