Example sentences of "[verb] last [art] long time " in BNC.
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1 | But once again this ‘ temporary ’ extension of power and influence has lasted a long time , and the relative weighting of Diet , Cabinet , Bureaucracy and Judiciary remains a debated issue . |
2 | I never say my work is going to last a long time — usually five to ten years , though obviously the smaller pieces which are kept inside last as long as people look after them . |
3 | The war 's going to last a long time yet . ’ |
4 | It seemed to have lasted a long time and there had been no glory for me in it . |
5 | Based on beer and widely used for preserving and pickling , malt vinegar is also available as a strong , colourless , distilled vinegar which is particularly useful for preserving foods that have to last a long time . |
6 | These , these have lasted a long time have n't |