Example sentences of "[adj] to take a long " in BNC.
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| 1 | The reason for this seems to have been that Victorian British industrialists looked for a quick return , while the Germans were more prepared to take a long view . |
| 2 | Learning about the cultural , marketing and distribution characteristics of such a diverse market as the EC is likely to involve considerable use of the resources and effort of companies , consequently this process is likely to take a long time . |
| 3 | In practice , many doctors are too busy to take a long hard look at every patient . |
| 4 | When thinking about the future of the European Community , it is essential to take a long term view . |
| 5 | Her mother handed her a glass of white wine , so generously filled that Kate was obliged to take a long sip before it was safe to put it down on the small table by the side of the chair . |
| 6 | ‘ You might be wise to take a long weekend vacation — starting from before she arrives , ’ he advised . |