Example sentences of "[verb] [noun] for a long [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most sufferers do n't realise their chiggers have departed because the eschars remain itchy for a long time afterwards . |
| 2 | He always found room for a long line of sweet peas ; it gave him immense pleasure to pick an armful of these , take them home , present them to Mum and fill the house with their glorious scent . |
| 3 | The British banks have attracted criticism for a long time over their failure to provide long-term finance to industry , and to develop lasting relationships with industrial customers . |
| 4 | A young woman called Simone Thiroux had eyed Modigliani for a long time . |
| 5 | You have n't seen Alexander for a long time , have you ? |
| 6 | But although I played lead for a long time in the group I never cite lead players like Clapton or Beck . |
| 7 | I know a lot of us have done terms for a long term , but to be together closely and observe each other reacting and doing things it gives a better idea of how people think , being in this together . |
| 8 | Edward looked up from the picture and studied mc for a long moment . |
| 9 | Aids dementia is more common in those who have had AIDS for a long time , and in some instances the dementia is probably due to other organisms attacking the brain . |
| 10 | I do n't mind saveloy , I have n't had saveloy for a long while . |
| 11 | Mm , well I have n't had fish for a long time . |
| 12 | And although you 're right that they 've been selling flowers for a long time , they underwent a massive re-fit recently . |
| 13 | I 've had Duck for a long time . |
| 14 | A wall that has been damp will often contain moisture for a long time after the cause has been remedied , so it is better to allow the walls to dry out naturally , although anti-damp paint could be used to allow the room to be decorated before the wall has dried out . |
| 15 | The upward spiral on which film budgets were set suggests that Rank might have had to go on losing money for a long time before hitting on a way to achieve a steady supply of sellable films . |
| 16 | Let's take Ben for a long walk , eh ? |
| 17 | I 've known Becky for a long time and I never thought she 'd go public with what is a private afffair … it may in part be naivity … but I think some of it was vengence . |
| 18 | He said : ‘ I have known Graham for a long time but there will be no sentiment when he picks the England team . |
| 19 | Finney had known Harwood for a long time before finally working with him on the film of The Dresser . |
| 20 | West Bromwich boss Ardiles , an enthusiastic 15-handicap golfer , said : ‘ I 've known Vicente for a long time . |
| 21 | But , since you 're so interested , I 've known Nicole for a long time . ’ |
| 22 | Denis Smith says … he 's known John for a long time and has just the experience and talent that Oxford need |
| 23 | Such a process has been taking place for a long time . |
| 24 | We called on the Attorney-General to refer his case to the Appeal Court so that the sentence could be increased to one which would protect women for a long time . |
| 25 | James , a £1.3million signing from Watford , looked set for a long run but his mistakes have persuaded Souness to take him out of the spotlight . |
| 26 | The Grantley Ripper looked set for a long reign of terror . |
| 27 | It then lends the money to house purchasers for a long period of time by granting mortgages ( typically these are paid back over 20 to 30 years ) . |
| 28 | You see even when they tell the truth , if they 've been telling lies for a long time , even if they , when they tell the truth you do n't believe them |
| 29 | I have loved Rose for a long time , and nothing will ever change that . ’ |
| 30 | They 're both pale and passionate these days and she has n't mentioned Napoleon for a long time . |