Example sentences of "[noun sg] [verb] [pron] [art] long " in BNC.
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| 1 | Much of the work evaluated in this chapter takes us a long way towards identifying mechanisms for triggering the need for investment , screening the proposals and defining them . |
| 2 | But it also seemed that the Treasury had wanted to forget about the competition , as three days later Hall sent them a long and detailed reminder about its progress . |
| 3 | A dragonrider handed him a long shape , wrapped in red silk . |
| 4 | The abbot gave him a long , penetrating look , and concluded at length : ‘ You are in solemn earnest . |
| 5 | His wife gave him a long level look with no liking in it at all , and Penelope Huntley watched , fascinated . |
| 6 | Coffin gave him a long look and he was n't laughing . |
| 7 | The ideal toy is very light , so that only a small amount of effort moves it a long way , and very soft , so that sharp feline claws and teeth can sink into it in a satisfying way . |
| 8 | Well we could get the bus to take us a long route . |
| 9 | Many of Hazel 's friends gathered at Yew Lodge to wish her a long and happy retirement , and regional managing director Graham Foote presented her with a microwave oven , a transistor radio , and numerous other gifts on behalf of her many friends and colleagues . |