Example sentences of "are [vb pp] [prep] long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Another problem is that if the remedies are given for long periods , as they often are , the patient may start to prove the remedy , developing a new set of symptoms . |
| 2 | Small , lance-shaped , dark green leaves are arranged on long stems in whorls of 6–8 . |
| 3 | Aero-engines are designed for long life , which is adversely affected by harsh throttle movements , rapid heating and rapid cooling . |
| 4 | In towns and cities which are occupied for long periods of time , there is a continuous process of old buildings being demolished and levelled for the construction of new ones , which in turn become old and are demolished . |
| 5 | In humid forest ( K conditions ) by contrast , plumage colour does not change seasonally , monogamy is the rule , and colonies are occupied for long breeding seasons with individual pairs breeding in successive relays . |
| 6 | The exhibitions in question , each receiving a challenge grant ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 , are located in Long Beach ( California ) , Atlanta , Houston , Columbus ( Ohio ) , New York , Chicago , Washington D.C. , Los Angeles and Boston . |
| 7 | For long hauls the rivers still remained more important than roads in NEP , despite the fact that many of them flow to the Arctic and are frozen for long periods . |
| 8 | The suggestion was that just as the energy of electrons is discharged in discrete amounts , or quanta , so energy is expended in near-shore sedimentary environments within short time intervals that are separated by long periods of relative calm . |
| 9 | In this research , palynology was dominant for many years but subsequently enormous potential has been offered by research developed by F. Oldfield on mineral magnetic properties which are valuable because many magnetic properties are environmentally diagnostic , are preserved for long periods in many situations , and have parameters which are easy to measure . |
| 10 | They have an average life of 5,000 hours and are , therefore , much more economical to use in places where high levels of light are needed for long hours at a time . |
| 11 | Thus , single-word terms or ( failing an appropriate single word term ) two word terms are preferred to longer terms in describing concepts . |
| 12 | Third , since supplementary benefit can be paid indefinitely , long strikes are prolonged into longer strikes . |
| 13 | These track systems are comprised of long plastic strips with ‘ jaws ’ to hide ragged edges and an adhesive strip to hold the fabric tight . |
| 14 | Given that the end product is a pension some time in the future , then the majority of assets are viewed as long term . |
| 15 | Genes themselves are inherited in long chains called chromosomes , made of the chemical DNA . |
| 16 | If , on the other hand , the mites are kept in long days , or in continuous darkness , no diapause supervenes . |
| 17 | The inherent resistance of single-ply materials to water , oxidation and ultra-violet radiation means that their optimum physical characteristics are maintained for long periods , accommodating both expected and unexpected movement and loads . |
| 18 | The rail can be cut with a hacksaw to fit exactly in the space available , and matching end brackets are simply screwed to the side wall or panel , or suspended from the frame ( additional hanging supports are required for long rails ) . |
| 19 | These goals reflect the backgrounds ( values , beliefs and experiences ) of individuals and do not emerge fully formed at 20 years of age ; they are acquired over long periods , and particularly during childhood . |
| 20 | These are intercalated with long nights of insomnia which she spends on the sofa with the radio and Herodotus , having fled her snoring lover Willy ( later Wally ) . |
| 21 | These blooms are held on long stalks above the leaves on compacted plants . |