Example sentences of "a [adv] long time [verb] " in BNC.
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| 31 | If you rehearse in different rooms , setting up the equipment randomly , then it will take you a very long time to achieve this ( the chances are you never will ) . |
| 32 | The problem is that the majority of vets are men and cats often take a very long time to forget the helpful attentions they receive at their local animal clinics . |
| 33 | However , this can take a very long time to accomplish — some flyers never manage it — and will bring you closer and closer to the next stage to be conquered — the nose-in hover . |
| 34 | New trees are being planted but it will take a very long time to repair the damage . |