Example sentences of "[vb base] come a [adj] way [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We 've come a long way since the U.2 fiasco . ’ |
| 2 | We 've come a long way since a 1953 bride-to-be wrote a despairing plea to a weekly magazine for someone to offer a more varied menu than cold ham , salad and trifle for her wedding breakfast . |
| 3 | But I 've come a long way and er so I 'll go back next er Wednesday to the department and er er if people will bear with me and put up with it er I 'll take it er fairly slowly to start with but I dare say there will come a time when er erm you wo n't notice much difference . |
| 4 | Wintec and Thorowgood saddles have come a long way since early designs and Thorowgood also make wipe-clean bridles that look smart enough for most occasions . |
| 5 | Microwave ovens have come a long way since they first appeared in our kitchens about 20 years ago , but how do you know which type will suit your style of cooking ? |
| 6 | Of course photographic techniques HAVE come a long way since Ponting 's day . |
| 7 | THE greeting cards , gift wrap and stationery people T&A Thompson Cards have come a long way since it all began for them in a garage about 15 years ago — they have just opened a superb new outlet in the Ravenhill Business Park . |