Example sentences of "[to-vb] [prep] too long " in BNC.
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| 1 | For these reasons , an analysis of the so-called ‘ uneven playing-field ’ in Europe does not need to dwell for too long on the fact that there remains in many countries a low level of compliance with the rules . |
| 2 | However , the interview is his responsibility and he can not allow a silence to last for too long . |
| 3 | The trouble is that , with the club looking for immediate improved results , it is sometimes difficult to persevere for too long with newcomers . |
| 4 | ‘ I came to tell you I 'd quite like us to leave before too long — just in case you were planning a lengthy swim . ’ |
| 5 | On the one hand , there is the infant whose every need continues to be met before it is expressed ( one whose mother can not bear the weakest cry — perhaps she herself was left to cry for too long ) . |
| 6 | However , no equipment will last for ever and it started to become obvious that I would need to update before too long . |
| 7 | The hon. Gentleman has the opportunity of warning us all not to speak for too long , because another important measure , concerning the civil rights of disabled people , is to come before the House today . |
| 8 | However , my grief will be contained within the expectation that such an event was likely to occur before too long , because of the age of my parent . |