Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] a long term [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Western countries must take a longer term perspective . |
| 2 | Yet when one starts to look at the overall picture a little more deeply , will the obvious strengthening of what will be nine single Championship weeks , be anything more than a move which enables the rich to get richer and actually sets into motion what could become a long term contraction , rather than expansion of the sport , especially if the much-needed revival in the world economy takes longer to become bullish than some of the optimists have been forecasting . |
| 3 | A. The tank sounds a bit on the small side to me , which may prove a long term problem , though it does n't seem to be causing any difficulties at present . |
| 4 | Instead , it will propose a long term moratorium on mineral activities . |
| 5 | It may be that , over time , education can take a long term view of itself through the medium of the successful business . |