Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb -s] long [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And unlike temporary social groups , the work group has long periods during which members can check the authenticity of the power bases . |
| 2 | Gedge remembers long periods of silence each time Charman visited and begged to rejoin the group . |
| 3 | Her looks perplex people , and much of her press involves long discussions about them . |
| 4 | Among the reasons given for this conclusion were that the system imposes long delays in obtaining foreign exchange for essential imports , thus putting a brake on exports ; that the rate of exchange was not adjusted sufficiently ; and that in the absence of retention rights the exporters had lost their motivation for exporting . |
| 5 | The Survey has long experience of research in radiogeochemistry and is well fitted , at this time of growing public concern about radon hazard , to provide radon surveys and other related radiometric services . |
| 6 | There are famous figures , Churchill at Chartwell , Kipling at Bateman 's and Wolfe at Quebec House , and wonderful views — over the rolling Weald from Emmetts , the highest point in Kent , and of France from South Foreland Lighthouse — and do n't forget the Trust protects long lengths of coastline including 4.5 miles of the famous White Cliffs , as well as acres of open countryside and woodland where everyone can walk completely free of charge . |
| 7 | Such an organisational structure entails long chains of command , with the consequence that there is great potential for the distortion of instructions from senior managers as they pass down the hierarchy . |
| 8 | The plant develops long stems from which grow young plants . |