Example sentences of "we [vb mod] [verb] a long [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 and sometimes we 'll take a long weekend
2 We might wait a long time ! ’ he said .
3 It was a very clear day and we could see a long way .
4 ‘ I promise you that we will have a long talk — and sort out everything between us , once and for all , ’ he murmured , burying his face in her blonde hair for a moment , before raising himself up on an elbow to gaze down at her lovely face .
5 We can go a long way in the sociology of culture by studying cultural institutions , formations and means of production .
6 Erm I do n't think we can spend a long time considering them , it 's just if people bear me whisking through them our brains .
7 ‘ Yes , I know , but if you call early we can have a long talk . ’
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