Example sentences of "[prep] be [v-ing] a long " in BNC.
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| 1 | He does n't deserve to be facing a long prison sentence . |
| 2 | ‘ It seems to be taking a long time , ’ Omi observed . |
| 3 | Muldoon seemed to be taking a long time over his coffee . |
| 4 | Now , at last , scientists appear to be taking a long , hard look at fluoridation and the uncontrolled , indiscriminate use of fluoride-containing dental products . |
| 5 | Melbourne dental surgeon Geoffrey Smith ends his excellent article ( 5 May , p 286 ) with the statement — ‘ Now , at last , scientists appear to be taking a long , hard look at fluoridation … ’ |
| 6 | ‘ These lights seem to be taking a long time to change ’ |
| 7 | Watching the door , Lucy stood waiting for them to emerge again , but their exit appeared to be taking a long time to eventuate . |
| 8 | to be having a long holiday ! |