Example sentences of "[vb infin] [to-vb] the long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Why did he always want to go the long way round . |
| 2 | If banks or outside rescuers are to be involved then they will want to know the long term prospects and objectives so these can not be ignored . |
| 3 | In the example of the paperclip business the purchaser may already have its own metal foundry and surplus premises and will not wish to acquire the long term supply contracts or factory premises . |
| 4 | Melanie thought that at least Uncle Philip could have bought her a sewing machine , so she need not have to stitch the long seams by hand . |
| 5 | ‘ Those sorts of people do n't tend to notice the long hours ! ’ |