Example sentences of "[vb infin] [adv] [prep] [art] long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even so , honest advertisement of strength providing cues that can not be faked may count most in the long run . |
| 2 | In the gravityless environment of the hulk any unexploded bolts or similar projectiles could ricochet unpredictably for a long time within a confined space . |
| 3 | fixations might do better in the long run by holding out until you 've got enough cash to buy the real thing . |
| 4 | Ludwig Erhard , who succeeded Adenauer as Chancellor in October 1963 , was an experienced minister , the man held responsible for German economic success since 1949 , deeply committed to the US alliance and who , at 66 , could look forward to a long career as Chancellor — given the record of his predecessor . |
| 5 | The resale potential of other Anatolian items is less clear , but it seems probable that the finer quality Dobags and the more tribal items , whether village or nomadic , will fare better in the long term than " furnishing " or " decorative " rugs . |
| 6 | ‘ I do n't think that will happen again for a long time , ’ said Davis , who comes to Goffs for this year 's event with confidence boosted by triumphs in the British and European Opens . |
| 7 | ‘ That woman friend of the boss who clings to his arm in the moonlight — do you think she will stay here for a long time ? ’ |
| 8 | Well that practice did go on for a long number of years where the the riveter was the was the boss of the squad and on the Friday night , when er where it came knocking off time , he would collect the wages and he would divide that up between the squad which would be , a holder-on , a rivet boy , er maybe a putter-in , er again in my time , that was mostly a squad . |
| 9 | It could go on for a long time in this condition , like the Spanish Empire in its centuries of decline . |
| 10 | History shows it can go on for a long time , as deficits and surpluses did during the golden age before the First World War . |
| 11 | The list could go on for a long time . |
| 12 | This is another list that could go on for a long time . |
| 13 | The argument will go on for a long time . |
| 14 | I could go on for a long time in praise of Maxwell . |
| 15 | But er I could er I I could go on for a long time on that subject but time 's short dear , |
| 16 | It will go on for a long time but lost it is already . ’ |
| 17 | The extension of the theatre of war to south-eastern Europe had , despite the German triumph , led to increased concern that the war could now drag on for a long time . |
| 18 | No , well that 's it int it ? so er if things are reasonable we might just go away for a long weekend or something , go find us a place in Southport for a weekend |
| 19 | By paying claims in advance , they fear Mr Outhwaite could pay more in the long term . |
| 20 | Another former Conservative Cabinet minister , David Howell , chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee , praised the Budget as a ‘ balanced and prudent ’ statement which would pay off in the long term . |
| 21 | The party leadership 's case — that the Scottish Secretary would be forced to select councillors to sit on the Committee of the Regions from a list supplied by the four parties , and this was a key concession which would pay off in the long term — was acknowledged by committee members . |
| 22 | So , if you have to cope with recrimination , invidious comparisons and abuse from your son or daughter , take the long view and remain solid and safe ; it may be painful for you , but it will pay off in the longer term . |
| 23 | It may be considered that a three year period in 7.6.5 is too long and that two years is an adequate period for reinstatement to take place , but the landlord will probably hold out for the longer period . |
| 24 | One difference between the pub and the rest of the street was that the brickwork had been painted cream which made it stand out from the long façade of varying shades of red or grey . |
| 25 | His morning swims at the Queen Mother Leisure Centre in Victoria are a vital part of his training which he describes as ‘ a treat for my body after the running ’ and , like many other runners , he will go out for a long run on a Sunday . |
| 26 | After a long time I heard him get up and come over to the long wall , near to where I was sitting listlessly in the arm-chair . |
| 27 | They were told a carefully graduated series of lies : first that their mother was staying in hospital for a while , then that she might not come home for a long time , and finally that she might never come back . |
| 28 | If you 're not doing it like that and you 're in a conversation or atmosphere in the room , when I find it , this little gadget is wonderful , this will pick up for a long way , this will pick up the dogs next door , if there was no other noise in this room . |
| 29 | so I thought you were going to cos you did n't come back for a long time . |
| 30 | Who can come out with the longest words in a minute |