Example sentences of "to have a [adv] long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Partnership may turn out to have a relatively long life but are not formed on that expectation . |
| 2 | Fads breed products with a short life-cycle , such as pop records and other leisure items ; fashions tend to develop or reappear over the course of years , and the products which follow them tend to have a relatively long life-cycle . |
| 3 | When a telephone is installed , it is possible to have a very long flex put on for very little extra cost , and it can then be carried to any room , but you should consider the advantages and disadvantages of this carefully before coming to a decision to have it done , as it has been known to be the cause of accidents to some old people . |
| 4 | ‘ I am not a gambler , I look at ten year careers not ten minute careers and I believe Kylie has all the potential necessary to have a very long life span in this business , ’ he said . |
| 5 | Gooch recalled playing against Waqar at Chelmsford : ‘ The first impression was that he seemed to have a very long run-up but he is obviously a very fine fast bowler with the ability to swing , particularly the old ball . ’ |
| 6 | And in the morning she would have to have a very long talk with Feargal 's mother . |