Example sentences of "[noun] last a long time " in BNC.

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1 The embrace lasted a long time .
2 He believed that it was possible to " foresee this war of positions between the two Spains lasting a long time " , unless there occurred " the intervention of internal political factors ( revolution in one of the two Spains ) or external political factors ( mediation or a more active form of intervention by the Powers ) " .
3 However , it is necessary to emphasise that exploration of materials such as sand , clay , soil and wood for sheer delight , without the intervention of an adult , is extremely important and for some children lasts a long time .
4 Hard disks last a long time but they do n't last for ever .
5 Baby mesomorphs have a large appetite , and like to make feeds last a long time .
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