Example sentences of "[conj] [noun] for a long [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The hotel lies in five acres of fields and garden , and the Slingos , who own it , make the most of their beautiful surroundings by running painting courses for about £200 a week ( including breakfast and dinner ) , or £90 for a long weekend . |
| 2 | I will remember that error for a long time , but I wo n't let it get me down . ’ |
| 3 | Plants like pansies will flower for longer , but even those that flower for a long time anyway , like African and French marigolds , will look neater and tidier if dead-headed , and the dead flowers will not detract from flowers that are still blooming . |
| 4 | May the Town Crier remain in the very capable hands of the college students and lecturers for a long time to come . |
| 5 | Erm I know , like you do these and er I mean I , I 've heard about Alan and Sue for a long time , I know they 're having a lot of bother , you know with the decorating and all that . |
| 6 | The flower arrangement from the Society is beautiful and will give pleasure and remembrance for a long time . |
| 7 | The flower arrangement from the Society is beautiful and will give pleasure and remembrance for a long time . |
| 8 | Hartnell have designed their first bridal collection , prices start at ‘ 1,250 for a short dress and £1,950 for a long dress . |
| 9 | If it 's doom and gloom for a long time , I put it away and forget about it . |
| 10 | no such excuses for Oxford United … we 've got them in close-up … this match was touch and go for a long time … lots of action … lots of shots … lots of saves … |
| 11 | In the case of the socially similar Japanese macaques such individuals may live as solitaries for a long time , growing in size and strength . |