Example sentences of "[verb] [pos pn] [noun sg] for [art] long " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Sir , we have been seeking his permission for a long time ; he will not give it . |
| 2 | Any Charioteer may swap his bow for a long bow at a cost of +1 point . |
| 3 | ‘ No , I have n't actually , but I 've admired your work for a long time . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ People always want to see how the Führer looks , whether he is serious or laughing , ’ and had expressed disappointment that they had not even heard his voice for a long time in the newsreels , for , as one report put it , ‘ the words of the Führer are gospel for the people ’ . |
| 5 | New colour sections on antique furniture — an important addition considering the buoyancy of such pieces at auction today — clocks , silver , glass , pottery and porcelain will prove their worth for a long time . |
| 6 | She generates interesting theories , offers stimulating possibilities , makes her pitch for a long exploration , and all but does the dance of the seven veils to persuade Rainbow to join her on a journey of self-discovery . |