Example sentences of "long [vb base] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | What we can now see is that for the first timefor a very long epriod we have inflation at a ver low level and the clear prospect of growth without inflationary difficulties . |
| 2 | Her mummy had once shown her photographs of herself as a Brownie many years ago , and Angela had laughed at the funny straw hat and long frock she had worn . |
| 3 | How long d' you reckon we 've got while your mum 's round there ? ’ |
| 4 | After a long wait they tried to attract attention by sounding their horns . |
| 5 | So instead of a long wait we were here within six days . |
| 6 | He rang her hotel , and after a long wait she came to the phone . |
| 7 | He rang her hotel , and after a long wait she came to the phone . |
| 8 | If you want a nice long walk you can go by the iron bridge and through Ballochbuie forest … ‘ |
| 9 | Any proprietary bacterial/anti-parasite remedy will help , but in the long run you must ask yourself if your filtration is adequate , and whether your tank is overstocked . |
| 10 | At the end of his year long stay he was due to return to lectures at Sheffield University . |
| 11 | I do n't believe that the method of selling cars with huge discounts that has been going on in the US for some time is good for the companies , and I also do n't think long term it 's good for the industrial base of the country and therefore ultimately for the customer . |
| 12 | In the very long term it is probable that nuclear fusion and nuclear fission together with solar energy will become the predominant sources of our energy . |
| 13 | ‘ Though of course there was also that long leave he had towards the end of the war . ’ |
| 14 | An' yow , ’ she turned on Dad , 'ow long 'ave yer known them two ? ’ |
| 15 | Given the apparent novelty nature of this venture , how long do they intend to be Kickin' Afrolistics ? |
| 16 | How long do they think the countryside will remain clean after they descend on it like a swarm of locusts with their cars , motorbikes and stereos ? |
| 17 | How long do they live , and are they likely to breed ? |
| 18 | Am I right in believing these are of terrestrial origin , and if so , how long do they survive in an aquatic environment ? |
| 19 | — How long do they spend on it ? |
| 20 | How long do they last ? |
| 21 | Giving her a bland look , obviously forgetting to be cold , he asked sarcastically , ‘ How long do they want their eggs boiled for ? ’ |
| 22 | How long do they stay ? |
| 23 | How much long do they last ? |
| 24 | How often does he have to change the suits you know , how long do they last ? |
| 25 | How long do they take to do them ? |
| 26 | Oh right , how long do they last for , they last for about a w |
| 27 | How long do we try to patch up a failing plan ? |
| 28 | ‘ How long do we have to discuss AMNASS ? ’ |
| 29 | ‘ How long do we have to wait ? |
| 30 | ‘ How long do we have ? ’ |