Example sentences of "[prep] [pers pn] for long " in BNC.
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| 1 | The acid fragrance upsets their delicate nasal passages and they avoid anything smeared in it for long periods of time . |
| 2 | Harry : ‘ I 'd have asked them , ‘ This opera , you 've been in it for long time — do you still like it then ? … |
| 3 | Lifting his head , Leo stared at her for long moments , then , with another of his funny smiles , he murmured softly , ‘ Take care , ’ and he was gone . |
| 4 | His expression blank , he stared at her for long moments . |
| 5 | He dipped the flannel in the water and bathed the swollen joint not once but many times , leaving the flannel wrapped around it for long seconds each time . |