Example sentences of "[conj] long [subord] your [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | BR also throws in a map of its lines which could be interesting , as long as your idea of a fun-packed weekend is to spend it hovering around draughty platforms with a notebook and a flask . |
2 | It does not matter if the opponent steps out as long as your technique strikes home before the referee has time to stop the bout . |
3 | He will probably show a few signs of wear and tear , but as long as your vet recommends purchase he could be a good buy . |
4 | It 's got a pedigree as long as your knife . |
5 | So , basically , as long as your playing sounds good and this is not happening because of sequencing or other electronic jiggery-pokery , who cares how you achieve it ? |
6 | As long as your amp is high enough to support your guitar properly then GuitaRest does exactly the same job as a guitar stand — except that it 's neater , lighter , takes up less space , costs less than most and also incorporates a recess to accommodate your armoury of assorted plectra . |
7 | You can enter as many people as you like , as long as your coupon is accompanied by a minimum donation of £5 per entry pack . |
8 | This is probably nowhere near as long as your list but it gives you some idea of how much detail is needed in recording items . |
9 | As long as you are not from London , Mr Bodenland , like all the rest of the tedious world — and as long as your business is not with me — and mercifully private , to boot — perhaps you will honour me by joining me in a glass of claret . |
10 | As long as your drill template tallies with this alright ? |
11 | ‘ No ! ’ he said , ‘ you 'll never get a job as long as your father is taking the Daily Herald ! ’ |
12 | ‘ It turns out he 's got a human rights record as long as your arm , ’ Trish told me . |
13 | He had a difficult time , having largely to rebuild the fleet in a period when every shipyard had an order book as long as your arm . |
14 | I have a list of vices as long as your arm but I am not mean . |
15 | Some anglers , of course , ridicule this goal by catching such fish like shelling peas ; the name John Bailey and big roach for instance are synonymous , he has a list of two and three pounders to his credit as long as your arm . |
16 | I 'd actually go a bit further and say yes we 'd like to do this , can we also look after road maintenance as well , because the road maintenance is sent out to contractors , contractors are so busy , they ca n't actually do half this work , they 've got a list as long as your arm , so pit pitfalls in in the pavements as well as as some of the motorways are n't being done because the contract 's been placed , but they 've placed it with the wrong people . |
17 | Medicines also contain colourants , often in very large amounts , which is why you should try to discontinue syrups and tablets during the diet ( as long as your doctor agrees ) or get colouring-free alternatives . |
18 | anyone you allow to drive or use your car as long as your policy schedule allows this |
19 | anyone you allow to drive or use your car as long as your policy schedule allows this |
20 | anyone you allow to drive or use your car as long as your policy schedule allows this |
21 | anyone you allow to drive or use your car as long as your policy schedule allows this |
22 | As long as your pet is under control you 're welcome to take a spin round the store . |