Example sentences of "[vb base] [verb] [noun] [prep] [art] long " in BNC.

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1 I 've had Duck for a long time .
2 I merely wish to draw attention to the long chain of wrongly dated groups of pottery , each in turn dependent on the other , all the result of the false assumption that a few coins were contemporary with this deposit , whereas they were either residual or still in circulation , and in neither case have a relevance in establishing a terminus post quem .
3 West Bromwich boss Ardiles , an enthusiastic 15-handicap golfer , said : ‘ I 've known Vicente for a long time .
4 But , since you 're so interested , I 've known Nicole for a long time . ’
5 I 've known Becky for a long time and I never thought she 'd go public with what is a private afffair … it may in part be naivity … but I think some of it was vengence .
6 The British banks have attracted criticism for a long time over their failure to provide long-term finance to industry , and to develop lasting relationships with industrial customers .
7 I know a lot of us have done terms for a long term , but to be together closely and observe each other reacting and doing things it gives a better idea of how people think , being in this together .
8 Aids dementia is more common in those who have had AIDS for a long time , and in some instances the dementia is probably due to other organisms attacking the brain .
9 He said : ‘ I have known Graham for a long time but there will be no sentiment when he picks the England team .
10 I have loved Rose for a long time , and nothing will ever change that . ’
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