Example sentences of "they [vb past] a long [noun sg] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They found a long platform and the remains of a goods shed . |
| 2 | They exchanged a long look as they both thought of the kisses they had shared , and Shelley 's furious rebuke . |
| 3 | Leeds do play a lot of football , but they hit a long ball as well . |
| 4 | It was a relief to all of them when at half-past ten Robina got up and declared firmly that they had a long journey and must now go . |
| 5 | Fortunately , Viktor valued him and they had a long association before he ever worked with Irina . |
| 6 | They waited a long time while the hounds drew the covert . |
| 7 | They waited a long time and nobody appeared but the Brigadier did n't call again . |