Example sentences of "we [modal v] [verb] a long " in BNC.
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| 1 | and sometimes we 'll take a long weekend |
| 2 | ‘ We 'll have a long series of locks to navigate later — a bit trying for a novice . |
| 3 | We 'll have a longer talk when I 'm home again . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ We might wait a long time ! ’ he said . |
| 5 | I think overall there was a definite public benefit from offering this type of information , although I would hope that we could have a longer lead in time with regards to any future campaign . |
| 6 | It was a very clear day and we could see a long way . |
| 7 | Andrew played back sections so that we could take a long , hard and critical look at our technique . |
| 8 | ‘ I promise you that we will have a long talk — and sort out everything between us , once and for all , ’ he murmured , burying his face in her blonde hair for a moment , before raising himself up on an elbow to gaze down at her lovely face . |
| 9 | We can go a long way in the sociology of culture by studying cultural institutions , formations and means of production . |
| 10 | Erm I do n't think we can spend a long time considering them , it 's just if people bear me whisking through them our brains . |
| 11 | ‘ Yes , I know , but if you call early we can have a long talk . ’ |
| 12 | yes , Okay , yes , I 'll see if we can have a long er coffee break , Peter ! |
| 13 | To get the tyres out of the oven two of us would have a long rod each . |