Example sentences of "for a [adv] long time [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Some have been living for a disconcertingly long time in museums ; but once doubted , the evidence of inadequacy in a fake is quite often soon in coming .
2 Many in the Labour movement were prepared to admit that without a strong combination forcing the National Government out of office " we may not get a chance for a very long time of putting into effect our ultimate aims " .
3 Owen O'Neil agrees : ‘ There 's no major comedy circuit in Northern Ireland in the way there is in London , but people have survived for a very long time on the strength of their own sense of humour . ’
4 Christian festivals had coexisted for a very long time with ancient non-Christian celebrations .
5 Frankly , she could survive in great happiness for a very long time without ever setting eyes on him again .
6 It has been a shareholder for a very long time in some private companies and I think we 've become known to be a supportive shareholder .
7 It is a factor recognised for a very long time in relation to language learning .
8 Yes ar are not that good but I 'm working at it on a sort of regional basis erm but you may have to keep me here for a very long time in order to achieve it .
9 It would evidently be impossible to resume normal living conditions for a very long time after fallout of the assumed density . ’
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