Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun sg] for a long time " in BNC.
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| 1 | And it 's been on my heart for a long time to save . |
| 2 | I just felt like I would have given my right arm to be there with a camera — and that stayed in my mind for a long time . ’ |
| 3 | She was my friend for a long time because we got on really well together . |
| 4 | I once lied to Basil and this has been on my conscience for a long time . |
| 5 | But his parents ' place in Hemlock Road was their base for a long time . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | Instead of sitting on the benches he came right up to Minch 's cage and stared into its emptiness for a long time . |
| 8 | Gabriel looked into her face for a long time . |
| 9 | The Richardson boys had been visitors to her house for a long time . |
| 10 | ‘ Sir , we have been seeking his permission for a long time ; he will not give it . |
| 11 | His mind for a long time before this crisis arose had been turning to the idea of a new party orientation and government by what he called a Council of State … |
| 12 | Eleanor was nearly twice the age he felt he deserved , and it had been his ambition for a long time to have a girl just at the point when it became legal . |
| 13 | Nor does it seem that systems of information retrieval will come to his help for a long time , if ever . |
| 14 | He sat behind his desk for a long time , skipping Sunday 's cold-mutton supper , rousing himself to say goodbye to the visitors , trying to deal with the paperwork of Sara 's business . |
| 15 | There was more wrong with Sheridan than ill-temper , and it had been obvious to his father for a long time . |
| 16 | ‘ 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 ’ . |
| 17 | ‘ No , I have n't actually , but I 've admired your work for a long time . ’ |
| 18 | Madame la Comtesse , I have been in love with Mademoiselle your daughter for a long time and I wish to make her my wife . |
| 19 | But surely to if you 've been working with your partner for a long time he 's gon na it anyway |
| 20 | Of course , dustproof bags , cases for machines , and strong plastic covers for papers and boxes of computer disks can be a great help , but above all , keep a constant check on all your materials and if you are away from your house for a long time , lock them all up in a metal trunk or barrel and ask a local friend to check your house for termites from time to time . |