Example sentences of "have [verb] him a long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ernest Jarvis did what he had to do elaborately , and it must have taken him a long time . |
| 2 | Likewise Jacob , his father , had given him a long robe with sleeves , for he ‘ loved Joseph more than any other of his children ’ ( Gen. 37:3 ) . |
| 3 | You 've known him a long time ? ’ |
| 4 | ‘ I 've known him a long time , ’ Maggie said desperately , knowing quite well that she was being taunted and feeling just a little defenceless . |
| 5 | It had taken him a long time to adjust himself to this , but now it no longer irritated him , and he felt only pity for his wife . |
| 6 | Ken Stevens loved both his girls and Rachel knew it had taken him a long time to come to terms with Jennifer 's illness ; she doubted he would ever forgive David Markham for walking out on her at such a crucial time . |