Example sentences of "[vb infin] [adv] [prep] a long [noun] " in BNC.

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1 In the gravityless environment of the hulk any unexploded bolts or similar projectiles could ricochet unpredictably for a long time within a confined space .
2 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 .
3 ‘ 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 .
4 ‘ 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 ? ’
5 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
6 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 .
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