Example sentences of "have [verb] a long [noun] [conj] " in BNC.

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31 I 've had a long life and many blessings and you 've been one of the best .
32 Our visit had taken a long time and we returned to Skeldale House for lunch .
33 He had taken a longer walk than he intended and by the time he returned to the coast road at Newlyn it was quite dark .
34 Feel as if I had lived a long time and done very little .
35 But the family sat on with the inertia of those who have travelled a long way and are reluctant to face the effort of arrival .
36 Wintec and Thorowgood saddles have come a long way since early designs and Thorowgood also make wipe-clean bridles that look smart enough for most occasions .
37 Microwave ovens have come a long way since they first appeared in our kitchens about 20 years ago , but how do you know which type will suit your style of cooking ?
38 Of course photographic techniques HAVE come a long way since Ponting 's day .
39 THE greeting cards , gift wrap and stationery people T&A Thompson Cards have come a long way since it all began for them in a garage about 15 years ago — they have just opened a superb new outlet in the Ravenhill Business Park .
40 it 's come a long way since we had Lego .
41 He 's got a long memory and can be rather spiteful .
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