Example sentences of "[vb -s] a long way from " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ The writer of this article lives a long way from Washington and would not know the answers to these questions . ’ |
2 | This now seems a long way from the position taken in the Education ( No. 2 ) Act 1986 and the Education ( Schools ) Act 1992 . |
3 | Aphrodisias seems a long way from anywhere , but it is worth the trip for it is one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Turkey . |
4 | ‘ Today 's figures prove unemployment is still rising and with 29 people chasing every JobCentre vacancy in the region the Government 's promise seems a long way from materialising , ’ he said . |
5 | By putting car parks a long way from vulnerable spots , it 's hoped the long ‘ walk-in ’ will mean fewer people reach places under threat . |