Example sentences of "[verb] [noun] after a long " in BNC.
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1 | But as they approached Kingsbere after a long and tiring day 's journey , a man came to tell them there were no rooms available . |
2 | Tomorrow the anti hunt campaigners can smell victory after a long battle . |
3 | By the death , at the age of 66 , of Mr. Philip Henry Thomas which took place after a long illness , on Saturday the 18th instant , at his residence at 13 Rusham Road , Battersea loses a citizen who has been active for 40 years in championing the cause of Liberalism in this borough … . |
4 | JE : Though this role was written for you , in a sense , did you find it difficult having to sing Britten after a long career in the standard repertoire ? |
5 | Approaching Valletta at dusk , she 'd been below decks , in the act of unclipping her bikini-top , about to change clothes after a long lazy day sunbathing with Penny , Devlin at the helm . |
6 | Or is it just another ‘ Cry Wolf situation ? , asked Bunker after a long pause . |