Example sentences of "stand [prep] long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Women who preferred who preferred traditional methods of sanitary protection either had to stand in long queues in order to buy just one or two towels you could n't even buy a packet , you could just buy one or two or make do with other methods . |
| 2 | Get up slowly , do n't stand for long periods and if you feel faint , take some deep , rapid breaths . |
| 3 | If you notice a particular position that causes discomfort or pain , such as sitting or standing for long periods , then you do as Alexander did and use a mirror to help you detect the source of your problem . |
| 4 | The puddles in the hollows of the paving stones shimmered with a wash of colour as booted feet splashed through them , and officials of the court stood with long faces as they counted the extent of the destruction wrought by the rains . |
| 5 | His hands remained in his trouser pockets and , as Vitor stood with long legs apart , the charcoal-grey flannel was stretched tight across his thighs . |
| 6 | THOUSANDS of Namibians stood in long queues , stretching nearly a mile in some cases , as they waited to vote on the first day of Namibia 's five-day pre-independence election yesterday . |
| 7 | On one occasion , a group watched a prayer meeting held in Martyr 's Square in Tripoli : row upon row of men stood before long carpets spread on the tarmac and performed their prayers : it was an impressive sight . |