Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] on for [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Verbal presentations often fail because the speaker tries to cram too much into too short a time , or goes on for far too long . |
| 2 | But what 's the point of holding a meeting that goes on for more than twelve hours ? |
| 3 | There are the inevitable distilleries : an industry that goes on for ever . |
| 4 | And Deviation 's ‘ Hammond Song ’ reminds one of the music they have in those appalling films about surfing that go on for ever , except with a dance beat . |
| 5 | oh I 've had a bit of a day or erm ooh , whatever it is , and erm I said to myself I am making allowances for being tired and getting , getting on a bit , you know , and that went on for quite a while actually until I said to myself I 'm making up allowances you know , I 'm |
| 6 | The applause that greeted them was like a thunder clap and went on for so long that the Girls could not hear the music and had to count under their breath to synchronize their kicks . |
| 7 | Broadly speaking , sound was good but Mr Ponor felt the sound of the carriage at the beginning was a little distracting and went on for too long . |
| 8 | These began around 1947 and went on for about two years . |
| 9 | And then the old keeper used to come round and see that we were all right and they 'd be there till the following day and carry on for about three or four weeks you see . |
| 10 | Apply , comb through , put on a plastic bath cap to keep in the heat and leave on for about 20–30 minutes . |