Example sentences of "the [noun prp] [verb] a long " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Baronessa raised a long white finger , weighted at the base by a sapphire ring , and wagged it as though to a child . |
| 2 | Here the Shannon resembled a long lake , pale grey in the sunlight . |
| 3 | The Veronese prefer a longer , Gothic stroke . |
| 4 | The LGC has a long tradition of providing support services and policy advice to the government . |
| 5 | The T'ang took a long inward breath , steeling himself , then spoke Tolonen . ’ |
| 6 | The Independent featured a long news article about the Great Bolt Debate , written by Stephen Goodwin , an Indy staff newsman who , I 'm reliably informed , is rather a good climber . |
| 7 | Suddenly , the Junkers belched a long tongue of red flame , straightened out for a moment and then spun down into the water . |