Example sentences of "will [verb] long " in BNC.

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1 But they say they 'll think long and hard before they deciding whether or not to accept the offer .
2 ‘ You 'll need long johns , ’ I went on gleefully , ‘ and thermal underwear and layers of greasy-wool sweaters and good oilies and a woolly hat and a towelling scarf to stop the seas slopping down your neck and good sea-boots and as many pairs of gloves as you can find , because gloves never stay dry and — ‘
3 ‘ I 'll take long journeys on the Circle and District lines .
4 He 'll cry long and hard , and though you can soothe him for a few minutes at a time , hours can pass without you ever really silencing the cries .
5 But he will think long and hard before he again takes on the United board .
6 ‘ I imagine you will think long and hard before concluding that doctors of the eminence we have heard here and others in that great profession have evolved standards that amount to committing crime . ’
7 The resulting contention and potential instability will hinder long term health care planning .
8 Despite the interference in short term memory , the overall increase in information sampled will improve long term memory .
9 You can now forget about the Vehicle Watchdog as it will automatically switch itself on and off and the extensive battery life will ensure long and reliable service .
10 I can not even tell you how my work will be though I know very certainly that it will demand long attention if I am to pass Responsions and get a scholarship .
11 A ceasefire , let alone lasting peace , will take long negotiation .
12 Branchplan then indicates which ACORN types contain people most likely to use the store ; which contain people who will travel long distances to do their shopping ; and how quickly customer traffic falls off as distance from the outlet increases .
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