Example sentences of "[vb infin] out [prep] [art] long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | Who can come out with the longest words in a minute |
| 5 | Mankind will lose out in the long run if wild varieties of crop plant species are allowed to die out as it will mean that |
| 6 | For example , some women in a financial position to stop work and start a family are loath to give up their careers for a period , knowing they may lose out in the long term . |
| 7 | As she let her breath out on a long sigh Hilary moved reluctantly away . |