Example sentences of "are [verb] [to-vb] long [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A major exception to the principle of proportionality relates to the sentencing of offenders for violent and sexual offences , in respect of whom courts are empowered to pass longer sentences than are ‘ commensurate ’ if they consider it necessary ‘ to protect the public from serious harm from the offender ’ ( section 2(2) ( b ) ) . |
| 2 | People are having to do long journeys . |
| 3 | But with the resurgence in business , those who are left are having to work long hours to ensure that the quality of service to clients is not affected , and she believes that she will have to start recruiting again before long . |
| 4 | It is bad enough when people are asked to work long hours . |
| 5 | As we shall see , a similar debate is taking place amongst those who are trying to link long waves to theories of geographical change . |
| 6 | When the heat is on at work and you are required to work longer hours , are you unable to maintain your eating pattern ? |